All Natural Collagen Lift
- By:Stephen Cauldry
Getting older is an inevitable, unavoidable part of the human life cycle. Luckily, we can, for the most part, determine the pace at which we go about aging. There are two types of aging: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic aging is predetermined by our genes. Unfortunately, these intrinsic aging factors are uncontrollable. Intrinsic aging unfolds over time at a predetermined pace. Now, extrinsic aging returns to us the balance of power. 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, amount of sun exposure, to name a few are extrinsic aging factors.
As one ages, collagen production, a major contributor to healthy looking skin, decreases in the body. For women, this decrease in collagen production is heightened by menopause. Collagen loss prevention and focusing on new collagen production is an imperative first step to maintaining healthy looking skin. The dermis skin layer is 97.5% collagen while elastin makes up the last 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.
Stimulating collagen production can be accomplished in a number of ways. Prevention is the first step in the process. Understand that lifestyle choices will determine how well you fight off the loss of collagen. Unhealthy eating habits, excessive sun exposure, and smoking will undoubtedly advance collagen loss. Smoking, especially, impedes the body's ability to develop 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. Change 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 within your control. Prevent rapid collagen losses by making some lifestyle changes (stop smoking) and then add foods rich in vitamin C to your diet. Also, minimize stress and apply a wrinkle cream for those fine lines. Beautiful skin can be yours.About the author:
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