7 Anti-Aging Japanese Beauty Secrets To Look Young & Flawless Even After Your 50s

6. Collagen is Key

Collagen is the main component of connective tissue, responsible for keeping skin taut and firm. Although it’s the most abundant protein in a human body, chances are you still don’t have enough of it. This is because several factors from smoking and sun exposure to poor diet and, of course, aging, can cause your body’s level of collagen to drop. That’s why the Japanese take extra care in adding more collagen in their day-to-day lives. Not only do they use a lot of creams and skincare products that contain collagen, they also make sure it’s in their food. That’s right, collagen is also present in several foods such as bone broth and spirulina (a type of algae), both of which are regularly featured in a Japanese diet.

7. Makeup Free Skin Fasts

A good skincare regimen will surely include a few products, but even your skin deserves a break once in a while. When you are constantly piling on cosmetic products on your face, it can suffocate your pores and damage your skin’s elasticity.

That’s why it’s important to have a “skin fast” at least once a week. This means that going at least 24 hours where you don’t use anything on your face except a gentle cleanser. This gives your skin time to breathe and make use of its own natural defense mechanisms to take care of itself. Before starting back on products, make sure to use a skin softener to rehydrate and moisturize your skin.