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Natural Collagen Lift

Getting older is an inevitable, unavoidable part of the human life cycle. Fortunately, we have some say in how we go about aging. There are two types of aging: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic aging is predetermined by our genetics. Unfortunately, these intrinsic aging factors are uncontrollable. Intrinsic aging unfolds over time at a predetermined pace. On the other hand, extrinsic aging allows us to determine the speed at which we age, at least appearance wise. In fact, extrinsic aging factors are far more powerful than our instrinsic aging make up. A person's lifestyle choices, such as, eating habits, smoker/non-smoker, sun exposure, to name a few are examples of.

As one ages, collagen production decreases in the body. For women, this decrease in collagen production is heightened by menopause. Preventing collagen loss and facilitating the production of new collagen is an imperative first step to maintaining healthy looking skin. The dermis skin layer is 97.5% collagen while elastin makes up the remaining 2.5%. The body is constantly being renewed, but as we age this continuous renewal process decelerates causing the skin to lose its ability to replace old collagen. The slower renewal process opens the door to fine lines and wrinkles.

Enhancing collagen production can be accomplished in several ways. The first step in the process is prevention. Recognize that lifestyle choices will determine how well you ward off the loss of collagen. Unhealthy eating habits, excessive sun exposure, and smoking will accelerate collagen loss. Smoking, especially, hinders the body's ability to generate collagen. Some research indicates that collagen synthesis is 18% lower in smokers than in non-smokers.

After prevention, the focus should be on a diet filled with nutrients that are essential for collagen production, like vitamin C. Being vitamin C deficient results in bleeding gums, poor wound healing, and skin hemorrages. Alter your eating habits to include these vitamin C rich foods:

Vegetables: leafy green vegetables, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage,parsley, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and brussel sprouts

Fruits: all fruits, especially cranberries, kiwi, papaya, and melons

Many of the factors determining the rate at which you age are controllable. Prevent the accelerated loss of collagen by making some lifestyle changes (stop smoking) and then include more vitamin c rich foods in your diet. Also, reduce stress and apply a antiwrinkle cream for those fine lines. Beautiful skin can be yours.

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