Collagen and the Skin
What is collagen? What does collagen do for the skin? Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the body and provides firmness and structure to the skin. Loss of collagen happens as we age and results in fine lines, wrinkles and lack of tone. After the age of 30 the body loses approximately 1-2 % of collagen each year. Excessive exposure to the sun, along with poor diet can speed up the loss of collagen. Luckily there are ways to slow the collagen loss process with oral
Fall is here! Peel time :)
I don't know about you, but Fall is my favorite time of the year. Leaves change, there's a little less sun, and things cool down which means that it's the perfect time to go to work on your skin. If you're like most people, you've spent a lot more time outside during the summer. Kids sporting events, going out on the lake, or just plain driving around in your car means that your skin has been hit with a lot of UV rays. Ultraviolet rays from the sun break down collagen and
