How to Naturally Increase Your Collagen Production

You can purchase collagen in stores, but promoting its natural production is cheap and easy. Learn all about it in this article!

Reviewed and approved by the doctor José Gerardo Rosciano Paganelli.

Written by Okairy Zuñiga

Last update: 11 June, 2022

Have you started noticing your first wrinkles? Whether you’re just discovering them now or you’ve had them for a while, you might be wondering how you can naturally increase your collagen production.

It’s possible you’ve even seen or tried some of the products that contain this ingredient. There are ways to help you increase your collagen production naturally, and today we want to tell you about some of them.

What is collagen?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s a vital component in the formation of:

• Skin
• Bones
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Blood vessels
• Teeth
• Intestines

Collagen is what makes your skin elastic and replaces dead cells with new ones.

It’s normal for collagen to decrease naturally over time and cause wrinkles, dry flaky skin, and joint pain. Because of this, it’s a good idea to establish a routine that encourages the natural production of collagen when you’re young.

We recommend that you pay attention to these habits starting at age 25 or 30. If you’re older than this, however, it’s never too late.

Why is increasing your collagen production so good?

On the other hand, there are creams. However, some of them – particularly the cheap ones – usually don’t work. The expensive brands, in turn, might be difficult for some people to afford.

Nevertheless, you can increase your collagen production easily and inexpensively. It will take more time, especially if your wrinkles are deep and you haven’t cared for them before, but it’s still possible.

Foods that increase your collagen production

Your best option to promote collagen production naturally is through what you eat. If you eat a healthy diet, you can avoid a lot of beauty and health problems that you might otherwise face.

Some of the foods you should add to your diet to promote collagen are:

Blueberries

Garlic

Besides that, garlic also contains taurine, which may fight damage to collagen fibers. This means that the collagen you have may last longer.

To get these benefits, you can:

• Eat a clove of garlic a day. If you really don’t like the taste, try 1/4 of a clove a day. Just take it like you would a pill and you won’t even notice the flavor.
• Make tea with garlic and drink it every day. Add a clove of garlic to your cinnamon or mint tea. Cinnamon and mint help hide the taste of the garlic.

Eggs

Eggs are rich in natural amino acids, which are vital for the formation of collagen and should always make up a part of your diet.

Ideally, you should eat two eggs, three times a week. Try to avoid using too much salt or oil when you make them.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is the most important component in the production of collagen. This is because collagen fibers require large amounts of Vitamin C to properly form.

It’s best to have a variety of foods containing Vitamin C in your diet or to take a daily supplement.

If you choose to take a supplement, try to find one that’s made with natural ingredients. You can find plenty of options in health food stores, but avoid the ones with artificial additives.

Infrared light therapy

Beyond just foods, infrared light therapy may be effective in preventing collagen degradation. This is something you can do in the comfort of your home.

Infrared light therapy combines infrared rays (not UV rays) to stimulate circulation, which is good for collagen.

You’ll find infrared light therapy devices in stores that specialize in beauty care. Don’t worry about the price – they are very affordable and last a long time. Try to use it twice a week.