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☀️ Life’s A Beach : 6 Tips For Post-Beach Skincare

The summer holidays are well and truly upon us and whether you’re enjoying a staycation at home or sipping cocktails while overlooking the Mediterranean, it’s vital to look after your skin. After a long day soaking in the sun’s rays it will thank you for taking care of a few basics.

☀️Take a cool shower
A lazy day spent in the sun normally means applying layer upon layer of sunscreen. The resulting combination of lotions and sea salt plays havoc with your skin. Cleanse your body thoroughly to remove any build-up with a hydrating shower gel. A cool or lukewarm shower will not only be more refreshing but help to prolong your hard-earned tan. Follow up with a rich body butter with anti-oxidants.

☀️Look after your hair
The drying effects of sun and saltwater will suck all of the moisture from your hair, leaving it tangled, frizzy and frankly, looking like it’s seen better days. Before heading out to the beach, apply a spray-in detangling conditioner to avoid stubborn knots later in the day. Your hair is vulnerable to UV rays too so add in a UV sunscreen to prevent it from becoming straw-like. After a day at the beach, always use a deep conditioner or hair mask, with a wide tooth comb to avoid tangling and breakage.

☀️Exfoliate those feet!
Let’s face it, for most of us, our feet don’t see the light of day for over six months of the year so kick off those sandals when you hit that beach! Sand is a natural exfoliator so we recommend you take advantage of your beach time with a stroll in the cool wet sand at the water’s edge (it also counts as exercise!) While you’re in the water rub your feet into the sand for added exfoliation and at the end of a long day, moisturise them using a rich hydrating cream.

☀️ Use lip balm
The skin on your lips is one of the most vulnerable areas of your body. To counteract their tendency to burn in the sun, use a lip balm with a built-in SPF and re-apply throughout the day. The same post-beach rules apply – use a moisturising lip balm, especially for overnight hydration.

☀️Protect your face
Don’t exfoliate after a day on the beach as the combination of sand and sea breezes act as a natural exfoliant. Cleanse your face gently to ensure all sunscreen is removed before applying a moisturiser.

💧 Rehydrate (drink lots of water)
Before you head out for your evening cocktails, drink plenty of water to restore moisture levels to your skin. Try sipping water with your evening meal too; it will help to limit the double whammy of hangover and skin dehydration the next morning which is never a great look for a day at the beach. If all else fails, wear sunglasses!

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The Anti-Aging Benefits of Collagen For Skin Health

How Collagen Promotes a Youthful Complexion

Although there’s a lot to be said for aging gracefully, most people would like to slow down that graceful process just a bit.

Your skin, especially the skin on your face, is your first tell-tale sign of aging. Even if your energy still feels great, your face may not have the same luster that it had ten years ago. Consuming a well-balanced diet will support your body on every level -- but is there anything you can do to delay your skin's aging process?

Research shows that supporting your skin's integrity on a cellular and structural level can slow down signs of aging. Collagen, in particular, can support the deepest layers of your skin and help you to maintain your youthful glow.

Skin And Aging
One of the most obvious signs of aging is skin wrinkles. It can sometimes feel like it happens overnight, you take a look in the mirror one day, and where smooth skin once was, you start to notice deeper wrinkles.

Where do these wrinkles come from?

Skin aging is a complex process marked by both internal and external factors. As you age, your extracellular matrix begins to break down a bit and your production of collagen slows. The result is a loss of skin elasticity, and the increased appearance of wrinkles.

The primary culprit for the breakdown of your ECM is oxidative stress. Oxidation can come from natural processes in your body, but it can also occur due to sun damage (which is the primary external factor affecting skin health).

Some of the other common factors impacting skin health and aging include.
*Genetics
*Cellular metabolism
*Hormone and metabolic processes
*Chronic light exposure
*Pollution
*Ionizing radiation
*Chemicals
*Toxins

When oxidation occurs in your body, it is the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that causes damage. These molecules are unstable, and can produce damage as they interact with your cells and tissues. At this point, your immune system gets involved and releases antioxidants to combat the damage created by ROS.
With the understanding that skin aging can occur due to both natural and external processes, researchers have been searching for the "fountain of youth" to maintain skin health and integrity.

While there is no magic pill, there are several things you can do to support the health of your skin and delay signs of aging.

5 Ways To Support Skin Health Naturally
Taking a collagen supplement is one way you can enhance your skin's health and provide nourishment to your extracellular matrix. However, if you want to properly care for your skin on all levels there are other dietary and lifestyle factors to take into account. Some of the most effective ways to support the health of your skin include:

#1 Use Sun Protection
As mentioned above, exposure to sunlight is one of the primary external causes of aging skin. Not to say that you should hide inside all day or avoid the sun altogether -- getting enough sunlight is vital for the production of vitamin D.
With that being said, overexposure to sunlight can result in oxidative damage to your skin. Therefore, always be mindful of the amount of sun exposure you’re getting, and use a natural sunscreen when you know that you’ll be outside for an extended amount of time.

#2 Consume Lots of Antioxidants
The best way to get your antioxidants (AO) is through food. Fruits and vegetables are rich in AO compounds, along with other phytonutrients that support the health of your body on a cellular level.

Some excellent sources of antioxidants include blueberries, strawberries, cherries, dark leafy greens, broccoli, avocado, and red cabbage. When looking for antioxidant-rich foods, think of variety in color, the more colors you have in your diet, the wider the range of antioxidants you'll be providing your body.

#3 Reduce Stress
Emotional stress can directly impact the health of your skin through several pathways, most notably inflammation and oxidative stress. Although reducing stress may be easier said than done, the potential benefits of lowering your stress levels are far-reaching for your overall health and well-being.
If you don’t know where to begin, try stress-reduction practices like meditation, breathwork, yoga, or journaling to calm your mind.

#4 Drink Plenty of Water
Water is a large component of your body ( around 60%), and plays a vital role in your physiology and maintenance of cellular processes. Every tissue and organ in your body needs water to function optimally, and your skin is no exception.
When you're dehydrated, your skin becomes dehydrated and may appear dry and dull. Therefore, if you want to keep your skin happy and healthy, be sure to drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day.

#5 Take Collagen Supplements
Collagen is a crucial component of the connective tissue in your body. You can think of your connective tissue as the binding substance of your body -- holding your organs and tissues in place while also providing insulation and protection.

Specifically, collagen makes up the vast majority of the protein component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) of your connective tissue. Your ECM is the part of connective tissue that provides scaffolding and structure. It occupies the space between your cells, connecting and holding everything in place.
With collagen being a vital component of your extracellular matrix, several studies have examined how collagen supplementation may impact aging skin with promising results.

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