Collagen-Boosting Diet. The foundation of youthful skin hinges upon one factor: collagen. Collagen gives skin elasticity, firmness, resiliency and suppleness to the skin, which is the body’s largest organ. As we age, however, production of this essential protein decreases and sagging, thinning skin is the results. To maximize stimulation of collagen production, we must begin with our diet. Just as other organs react to what you eat, so does your skin.
A high consumption of plant-based healthy foods make the most impact in collagen-boosting.
Avoid refined sugars and carbohydrates as well as fried foods to boost collagen.
Vitamin C Rich fruits and veggies neutralize the skin damaging free radicals. Dark greens like kale, spinach, asparagus & broccoli. Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit and lemons are all rich in Vitamin C helps stimulate collagen-boosting.
Collagen also needs protein: Lean meats, nuts and fish. Egg whites not only contain protein but also rich in lysine and proline which are also crucial to collagen production.
Lycopene – beets, tomatoes, tomatoes & watermelon
Zinc – found in dark baking chocolate is high in zinc which repairs damaged cells and protects collagen and elastin
To get the maximum collagen building, try increasing the above suggested foods and LED session with your next facial or massage, and use the Peptiderm Moisturizer, Serum and Eye Treatment, as well as the Vita C Serum.