Collagen is a protein that keeps the skin firm and supple. It also increases the elasticity of the skin so that it doesn’t sag or wrinkles easily. Though there are many skin products that profess increase the collagen level of the skin yet most of them are not effective. It is therefore important to increase the collagen level of the body naturally.

Eat foods that have vitamin C in large amount as vitamin C is responsible for producing collagen protein in the body. Vitamin A should also be taken as it repairs the skin cells which make the skin beautiful.

Eat foods that have omega 3 like salmon and cod. Omega 3 helps in increasing the collagen level of the skin.

When you are taking food to increase collagen level from inside, the external application of creams that have collagen can also help.

Avoid direct exposure to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays as they destroy collagen. Use good sunscreen lotion while going out.

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