by Edna Sousa
Collagen is the most important and abundant protein formed by a number of amino acids. Its main function is to sustain hydration in the skin. Collagen grows naturally in the body, but starts to decrease in adults, beginning at age thirty. At fifty, the human body produces only 35% of the collagen necessary for sustaining the skin and other organs.

There are many types of collagen found throughout the body…such as in the connective tissues, cartilages, organs (including the liver, kidneys, and spleen). It’s also in the neural system, the eyes and in the muscles and skeletal cells.

Aging & Collagen Loss
The loss of collagen is among the first signs of aging; its deficiency in the body is called collagenasis. Muscle loses its tone, bone density decreases, cartilage that surrounds the bones and joints turns fragile and porous, ligaments lose strength and elasticity and the skin starts showing wrinkles and stretch marks. Besides the skin, the appearance of nails and hair are also affected by the level of collagen in our bodies.

Collagen Renewal
So that means it’s time for collagen renewal, which can be done through food, supplements and cosmetic products. But healthy habits adopted early can help delay collagen loss and signs of aging.

The main source of collagen is from animals; chicken meat with bones and cartilage, beef, powdered gelatins, collagen in capsules, it’s even in candy. Collagen replacement using capsules of hydrolyzed collagen is being used for hydration and skin elasticity and firmness. Ingesting collagen is most useful method of adding more to your body, but here are a few tips to keep in mind:

• Take collagen with Vitamin C, which is responsible for the synthesis of collagen in human tissue.
• Pineapple is rich in enzymes that protect the elastin fibers and collagen in the tissue.
• Don’t forget about water, which keeps the body hydrated and balanced.
• Use a skincare product with HA, vitamin C and quality oils.

Skin Smoothy for Collagen Renewal
We always hear about keeping our skin youthful and healthy. We even find a huge array of products with vitamins, butters, oils, minerals, and other ingredients to help. But to have all of these ingredients in just one bottle…now that’s new! Skin Smoothy has created a new product called Collagen Renewal Facial Firming Serum, which rejuvenates the skin with botanic ingredients, vitamin C, and exotic oils that enter into aged skin and improve elasticity and plasticity through an accelerated rejuvenating process.

The formulation of Skin Smoothy’s Collagen Renewal Facial firming Serum includes a powerful compound of acids such as hyaluronic acid (HA), plus curcuminoids and glycyrrhizinate that act to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by increasing the level of the skin’s own collagen and elastin. The process also minimizes scar formation and has a soothing effect on acne and pimples. It stimulates and revitalizes the skin, without clogging pores and causing problems in people with sensitive skin.

The Collagen Renewal Serum also has ingredients that naturally prevent premature signs of aging caused by UVB exposure, so you can safely use it throughout the day.