How To Amp Up Energy In Your Skin Cells – Because, Yes, It’s Possible

BeautyHow To Ramp Up Energy In Your Skin Cells – Because, Yes, It’s Possible

Author: Alexandra EnglerJuly 2, 2023

mbg Beauty DirectorBy Alexandra Englermbg Beauty DirectorAlexandra Engler is the beauty director at mindbodygreen and host of the beauty podcast Clean Beauty School. Previously, she's held beauty roles at Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, SELF, and Cosmopolitan; her byline has appeared in Esquire, Sports Illustrated, and Allure.com.Image by Atolas / StocksyJuly 2, 2023

You may or may not already know this, but your cells require a constant supply of energy to function properly. Yes, this includes cells that make up the skin as well. With age or due to environmental circumstances, that energy may wane. When the energy slows, our body isn’t as able to produce as many of the things that keep our skin looking vibrant, such as collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.

This is why many modern skin care tools and technologies are all about how to improve cellular energy by supporting mitochondrial function and ATP production.

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First things first, let’s go over what those even are. Mitochondria are the powerhouse of your cells (if you knew that already, your freshman year science teacher is beaming). Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is energy’s currency—it’s a molecule that carries energy around, fueling cells’ functions.

So what are some of the products and tools that can boost your ATP and mitochondrial function? The three big ones here.