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Ever since she was 14 years old, author and public speaker Julia Kelly Hoey recalls being obsessed with skincare. Now at 55, she bares stunningly smooth skin, courtesy of years of trial and error to find the best skincare routine possible. Her secret? Collagen–particularly in powder form. Find out how she banished wrinkles and puts her best face forward, without surgery!
While beautiful skin can come from an array of topical products as well, Kelly swears that ingesting collagen is the secret to her success. She explains, “I ‘drink’ the collagen daily in my morning smoothies or will put a tablespoon in a broth to drink. My greatest interest in collagen products (and I’ve tried many!) is to simply slow down the aging process.”
Over the years, Hoey has cycled through a number of collagen supplements, but she’s finally settled on one which she firmly believes keeps her wrinkles at bay. “I have tried an endless number of collagen powders and this is the one: Au Natural Skinfood Marine Collagen Powder.” She recommends throwing it into your morning smoothie for a collagen boost without even tasting it!
Au Natural Skinfood Collagen Powder Hair.Skin.Nails. ($38)
On top of her collagen powder, Kelly has incorporated a number of face masks into her routine which have turned back the clock. She recommends the Manuka Honey and Bee Venom Sheet Masks also from Au Natural Skinfood. “This one with bee venom kicks up the collagen production and is my current go-to.” Added bonus: they’re also compostable!
Au Natural Skinfood Manuka Honey and Bee Venom Sheet Masks ($30)
Thanks to her set routine, even in just the last several months Kelly said she’s seen further improvement in her skin. “I find I need to wear less foundation as a result of these masks, and we know, as we get older, skin can get sallow which results in applying more makeup, which makes you look older.”
At the end of the day, everyone wants to banish wrinkles for good, looking fresh and glowing at any age. With the help of a supplement to boost collagen on the inside, and a mask to enhance your skin from the outside, you can start to turn back the clock with these simple additions to your beauty routine.
