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Role of Collagen in Anti-Aging Skin Care

Swathy · April 10, 2024 · 5 Comments

Originally published in April 2018. I go on to discuss how collagen affects our body and skin and what is its role as we age.

Updated from May 1st, 2015. Collagen is one of the most important nutrients which plays a major role in how young your skin looks. There are a lot of documented articles and research which prove the importance of the role of collagen role in anti-aging skin care. So, let us have a look at understanding this nutrient and how to get it from our food.

What is Collagen?

It is the most abundant protein in the body! The collagen is found in the dermis layer of the skin which is the second layer of the skin and is responsible for the plumpness, strength and hydration of the skin. It is a group of proteins in fact which provides the tensile strength to the skin. It is said that collagen in the skin is more strong than steel.

#DidYouKnow Collagen is not only found in the skin but also in the tendons and ligaments and corneas and bones and blood vessels. It is basically a connective tissue and most abundant protein in the mammals. Yes, it is a protein and I was not even aware of that! Huh.

Synthesis of Collagen

So, let me skip all the chemistry here and just say that collagen does NOT occur in the body. It is synthesized from the basic amino acids. And, for collagen to synthesize, we need Vitamin C.

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2 Best Face Wash for Combination Skin Available in India Under Rs 500 – 2024

Swathy · February 21, 2024 · 2 Comments

Originally published in May 2021. I have always faced a challenge to find the best face wash for my combination skin. Since 3 years, I have been using these products consistently and can definitely claim that these face washes are still as good.

I choose to not spend way too much in looking around for the best face wash. A face wash should just serve the purpose of cleansing the face without drying it out.

What do I look for in a face wash?

I have tried around the budget ones and the pricier ones available in the Indian market and I still go back to these two. The best face wash is the one which does what it says.

1. Should Only Cleanse the Skin

Believe it or not, I have come across face washes which do not make you feel refreshed. A good product should clean your face well and get rid of blackheads. It need not remove your makeup and it need not scrub your face. But, it should definitely remove the last remnants of your makeup remover, cleansing oil or cleansing milk, whatever you use to remove your makeup or sunscreen.

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The Body Shop Hemp Range Review – Hemp Lip Balm, Hemp Hand Cream and Hemp Foot Cream

Swathy · February 2, 2024 · 2 Comments

The Body Shop Hemp Range Review was originally published in December 2018. Republishing because I do really like this range and one of the few which worked well enough for my dry hands and feet!

The Body Shop Hemp Range - hemp lip balm, hemp hand cream, hemp foot cream

The body shop hemp range is one of my favorites from the brand apart from their spa of the world range. I have not yet given the hemp body butter a try but may be its time and season for it now! So, let me get on with how I like the hemp lip protector, hand cream and foot protector. My favorite of them all is the hemp foot protector which is amazing.

The Body Shop Hemp Lip Balm Protector

Price : Rs 400 approx.

This is your usual chap stick. I felt this one a little sticky and does not go smoothly on the lips and I felt I needed several swipes before my lips felt moisturized. A better way to use this is if you apply a layer of vaseline and finish with a layer of the body shop hemp lip protector for longer protection.

It stays for almost two hours and you have to reapply after eating or drinking anything. It lasted almost four months of regular use which is pretty decent. Overall, I can skip this in the future.

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