How to Restore Collagen
The loss of collagen is a main reason why people may look older than their actual age. Collagen loss causes wrinkles and loss of muscle tone, as well as crow's-feet. Many people feel that they can just replace the collagen with creams; however, collagen must be built up from within. If you haven't taken extra steps to prevent the loss of collagen, there are ways to restore collagen to retain a youthful appearance.
Instructions
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Restore Collagen
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Apply a keratin-based cream. Collagen is a natural product that our body produces, but production slows down as aging occurs. Natural ways to restore collagen help boost the natural collagen that is already in the body. Keratin is a substance in creams that works the most like collagen, so applying a keratin-based cream to your skin will enhance the work of collagen in the skin.
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Restore collagen from the inside out once a good keratin-based cream has been applied. Vitamin E tablets help by fighting off free radicals that cause the appearance of fine lines. They also maintain the skin's oil balance during washing and keep the skin from releasing too much water. Vitamin E can be applied by using a cream; however, the best effects will come from treating from the inside out, so a pill form will be the most beneficial.
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Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day---water also helps restore collagen from the inside out. Water in your skin helps improve elasticity, which helps get rid of those wrinkles and fine lines. Water also flushes out toxins that may be slowing collagen production, so that the body can begin to create more collagen.
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Tips & Warnings
There are many available creams and lotions, but there are no quick fixes for restoring collagen. Collagen takes a period of time to be stripped from the body, so restoring it is also a time-consuming task. Treating from the inside out will ensure the best results with the least side effects.
