Noella Gabriel, global president and co-founder at ELEMIS, dives into the radiance-boosting benefits of the brand’s Pro-Collagen formula... “Think of collagen as your body’s building blocks – it helps to support the skin’s structure and keeps it strong, elastic and resilient. From the age of 25, our body’s collagen production declines by roughly 1% a year, leading to sagging and loss of firmness,” Noella says. “Our skin has several layers. The top layer, called the epidermis, locks in moisture and protects the skin from external aggressors. The middle layer, or dermis, contains collagen, elastin, and fibroblasts (cells that produce more collagen and elastin),” she explains. COLLAGEN HEALTH IS SKIN HEALTH Noella shares 3 science-backed ways to prevent the breakdown of your skin’s natural collagen stores: PROTECT YOUR SKIN 1 “Harmful UV rays and environmental aggressors can slow down collagen production.” •Wear an SPF every day and reapply as recommended. •Our Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 shields from UVA and UVB rays whilst also deeply hydrating. GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP 2 “At night, our bodies focus on repair and rejuvenation, which is why most collagen production happens whilst we sleep.” •Try to sleep for 7-8 hours each night. •Look for formulas that support skin’s natural night-time processes. •Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix combats daily damage with potent antioxidants and peptides. GOOD LIFESTYLE CHOICES 3 “Our skin is the largest organ in the body – so it’s no surprise that what we put into our bodies will have an effect on the state of our skin.” •Eat Vitamin C & amino acid-rich foods (think citrus fruits and grains). •Limit your processed sugar intake. •Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. PROTECT YOUR COLLAGEN WITH 8 THE (COLLAGEN)ERATION
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