Why Skin Needs A Long-Term Plan, Not a Quick Fix

In a world of quick fixes and instant gratification, it's easy for us to expect everything to happen quickly. 

We want instant results. Products that work fast. And when it comes to skin, we are tempted to look for the latest ingredient, treatment or promising trend to make a visible difference in the shortest amount of time. 

Unfortunately it may not always work out this way. 

Our skin is a living, breathing organism, constantly changing. Looking after it is a long-term process. Rather than waiting until we notice changes in the skin and then trying to correct it, it makes sense to build simple habits that support our skin as part of our everyday routine. 

Skin Changes Over Time 

As we already know, our skin does not remain the same throughout our lives. The body’s ability to produce collagen decreases with age - starting around the age of 25 we lose on average 1.5 % of collagen per year!  This can also be aggravated by certain lifestyle choices like smoking, stress, and external factors like Sun exposure or pollution.

This doesn't mean that ageing skin is something that needs to be fixed.  It simply means that skins needs can change over time. What worked in our 20's may not work in our 40's or 50's and that is perfectly normal. The goal is not to stop the skin from changing...it's to look after it as it does. 

Think About Prevention, Not Correction

It is really easy to focus on correcting something once it is noticed. Skin feels dry, we change our moisturiser, notice fine lines, and we look for a new product.  Dull complexion, where is the latest brightening product? 

But healthy skincare can also be about what you do before these things may become a concern. 

First and foremost, protecting the skin from the sun!  Slather on the sunscreen. Keeping it hydrated and moisturised, partaking in a healthy and balanced diet, getting plenty of sleep and maintaining a consistent skincare routine (CTMP: cleanse, treat, moisturise and protect) are all simple ways to look after your skin over time. 

It does not need to be complicated, as long as it is a routine that you can stick to. 

Why Consistency Matters

One of the biggest mistakes we make we can make with any wellness routine is to expect instant results. 

Skin doesn't change overnight, so it should not surprise us that taking care of our skin a long-term process.  And this is particularly relevant when it comes to daily supplements. 

Collegen supplements are not designed to be taken occasionally when you remember or when you need a quick boost.  They are intended to be added into your everyday routine and taken consistently. 

That's why choosing something that fits naturally into your life matters.  If it's easy to take, easy to remember and something you actually love incorporating into your day...you are much more likely to stick with it. 

Where Does Collagen Fit In?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and an important structural component of the skin.  And as we age, our natural collagen production changes. This is one of the reasons collagen supplements have become a part of many people's skin care from the inside & out routines. 

A daily collagen supplement can sit alongside the other habits that support your skin. GOLD COLLAGEN® combines hydrolysed marine collagen with carefully curated ingredients in formulas developed to support healthy-looking skin from within.  

it is not an overnight transformation. It's about making collagen a part of a consistent daily routine. 

It's Not About More.  It's About What Works. 

More is not always necessarily better. A long term approach to skin health can be much simpler. 

• Understand what your skin needs
• Choose products that make sense for you
• Build habits you can maintain

Your routine does not need to be perfect.  It just needs to work for you. 

Start Today.  Not When You Notice a Change.

You do not have to wait until you notice a change to start thinking about long-term skin health. 

It's never too late to start. The habits that are built today can become a part of how you care for your skin tomorrow. 

• Protect your skin from the sun
• Eat well
• Stay hydrated 
• Get enough sleep
• Look after your skin 
• And if collagen is a part of your routine, take it consistently.

Because healthy, glowing skin is about the daily things things we do routinely, and giving them the time to become a part of our lives.