Generating Collagen in the Skin
As a person ages, the amount of collagen produced by the skin decreases. Collagen is responsible for the skin's elasticity, and low amounts can cause wrinkles to appear on the surface of the skin. To keep your skin young and healthy looking, you will want to look for ways to generate collagen production. You can work with a dermatologist to determine what methods you can use to safely increase collagen in the skin. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Retinol skin care products
- Foods high in vitamin A
- Foods high in vitamin C
- Dermatologist appointment
Instructions
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Increase the amount of vitamin C you consume, as it has the ability to naturally generate collagen production. Take a supplement or add foods high in vitamin C to your diet. Examples include green leafy vegetables, oranges, melons, cranberries, tomatoes and peppers.
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Add foods high in vitamin A to your diet, as it is also essential for collagen production, such as carrots, cantaloupe and sweet potatoes.
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Stop smoking. Cigarettes can accelerate collagen loss in skin and should be stopped in order to increase production.
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Reduce sun exposure. Too much time in the sun can adversely affect how well your skin produces collagen.
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Use skin care products with retinol because they can be used to help rebuild collagen. There are prescription versions, as well as over-the-counter products such as Neutrogena Healthy Skin, available for sale.
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Ask your dermatologist about using laser therapies, such as Genesis and Medlite, to generate collagen production in your skin. LED therapy is also being tested for its effectiveness in reducing wrinkles by increasing collagen in the skin.
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