How to Choose Collagen Supplements by HM
Looking young sells so supplements such as collagen results in millions of dollars in sales annually. Collagen a natural protein contributes from a quarter to one-third of the protein in the body. The benefits include healthy--looking skin, hair, and nails. It makes the skin plump, decreases lines and wrinkles, improving the elasticity and suppleness, firmness, glow and complexion. In choosing the most effective supplement, ensure the following ingredients are included.
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Purchase a collagen product that contains emollients that will moisturize and hydrate the skin. These emollients help in the retention of moisture from the epidermis (outermost layer of the skin). The body produces its own collagen but decreases at a rate of 1.5% annually from 25 years and older, hence the need to replace collagen with the use of supplements. Emollients such as Maracuja extract nourishes the skin to give it a soft velvety feel and Babassu a natural wax retains moisture and help with dry, itchy and eczema of the skin
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Choose a supplement with antioxidants which fights against aging and damage to the skin caused by oxidation. Natural vitamin E is one of the antioxidants needed to reverse/reduce fine lines, wrinkles and the effects of aging.
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Choose a supplement that is also rich in grape seed oil, a powerful antioxidant which repairs tissue cells around the eyes and also protects the skin from losing its moisture.
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Choose a supplement that contains anti-aging ingredients that boost the production levels of collagen and elastin in the dermis (thick sensitive layer of skin under the top layer of skin). These ingredients include Cynergy TK which stimulates the production of collagen fibers by the body, keratin a protein is found in hair and nails and nano- Lipobelle H EQ10, is a combination of COQ10 and vitamin E.
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Choose a supplement with Phytessence Wakame, which enhance younger, healthier skin, This increases the levels of hyaluronic acid which makes the skin firmer by binding collagen and elastin fibers.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose oral supplements instead of subcutaneous injections. According to Pure Col these are more effective in replenishing collagen. The disadvantage with using subcutaneous injection is that the target area is small, it has to be injected frequently, and it is expensive. On the other hand, oral collagen benefits the entire body, is less expensive and brings added benefits such as reduction in joint pain, tenderness and swelling.
Consult your physician or therapist if you have a medical condition prior to choosing food supplements.
