Skin differs by gender That is why male skin, both on the face and on the body, has a different composition than female skin and therefore must be treated differently. We know that male skin is 20% thicker than female skin, and that due to high testosterone levels, it has a greater number of sebaceous glands and visible pores.
Although the signs of aging appear later in men’s skin, the changes happen quickly once they have started. Regular shaving makes male skin more stressed that the feminine and therefore, in relation to aging, requires greater care to recover its elasticity and turgidity.
From the age of 25, as part of the natural aging process, our body slowly begins to decrease the synthesis of collagen and elastin. This occurs in both men and women, it happens to all of us equally.
An alternative to counteract this increased degradation of collagen itself and the decrease in its synthesis is to increase the dietary intake that is necessary for this. We achieve this by improving our diet and, in a complementary way, we can turn to supplements that favor the increase of its concentration.
Collagen is a natural protein that benefits both men and women. It is not only linked to the formation of the skin structure and maintenance it is also a key element in muscle recovery and joint strengthening.
Currently we find different supplements that provide benefits aimed at improving multiple aspects of aesthetics and health such as the quality of the skin, hair, nails, among others.
How to gain collagen
There are some healthy routines that can help us prevent and mitigate the loss of collagen in our body:
•Dream: Melatonin has a antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power It helps reduce the signs of aging. Being able to sleep at least 7 hours a day increases growth hormone, having good levels of this hormone improves collagen synthesis. Collagen consumption favors restful sleep.
• Exercise and diet: It is the most important combination for both the skin and the musculoskeletal system. At the same time, it stimulates a diet low in sugars, since the high glucose levels produce a process with some proteins called glycation, which generates hardening and rigidity of the proteins.
Because collagen is a complex molecule, it can only be found in foods of animal origin, but all proteins (even vegetable ones) break down when digested, releasing all their amino acids, which is why the body can obtain the necessary nutrients. for the formation of collagen in some foods such as lean meats, fish, broths, eggs, dairy products, legumes, nuts and foods high in vitamin C, among others.
* Dermatologist, adviser to FINE, a company that develops premium quality drinkable collagens.
by Dr. Andrea Rey *
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