Most avid exercisers obtain a youthful, healthy glow to their skin. Scientific research has proven that exercise helps to increase collagen production, thus toning the skin, which is done through increased blood circulation to the skin's surface. Cardiovascular activity is the key to essential blood circulation and strengthning of the blood vessels, which therefore increases collagen production and provides beneficial oxygen flow through the bloodstream. Another important advantage of regular exercise is the production of sebum, an oil the body produces that works as a natural emollient that provides the skin softness and protection against creasing and wrinkles. Aerobic exercise and weight lifting are the ideal methods to achieve benefits toward improving a healthier complexion. Here's how it works: exercise increases blood circulation and delivers nutrients and oxygen to the skin, resulting in firm and nourishes skin. Increasing circulation from exercise gives your skin a natural yoouthful glow that can't be obtained with makeup.
Collagen, an important protein for the foundation of skin found in the second layer of skin, the dermia, and is composed largely of this important protein. This naturally produced protein keeps skin smooth and provides strength and flexibility. Also within the dermis are glycoproteins--proteins that contain oligosaccharide chains attached to their polypeptide. Peptides are a short chain of amino acids in the human body, these peptides regulate the activity of other molecules such as the beneficial protein-collagen, to help repair and condition the skin. Smooth, plump appearance of healthy and youthful skin comes from healthy collagen levels.
As easrly as the second half of your twenties, your skin can start losing its collagen and sebum production, even with avid exercise. Sun exposure and environmental conditions cause free radical damage gradually causing skin to lose its elasticity and ability to retain water. Collagen and protein production start to decline and the facial muscles start to atrophy; this is what causes skin to crease wrinkle or sag. A quick and expensive method to reduce sighns of aging is to receive Botox or collagen injestions. The average cost of Botox injections depends on the number of units needed. The average cost can range from $600.00 - $1300.00 depending on how deep the wrinkles are.
Clostridium botulinum ia a bacterium that produces the toxin botulin, the causitive agent in botulism is the main substance in Botox, Dysport and Myobloc. As with any medication, the effect wears off as your body metabolizes the medicine and more injections are needed. Also, the more of these injections you receieve the more your skin depends on them. If you suddenly stop these injections, creasing and sagging become more prominent.
Luckily there are natural alternatives to chemiclas and plastic surgery. A natural plant source found in the pit of green olives in Italy called Squalane has been scientifically proven to emulate sebum, athe natural oil and emollient produced by the body. An enzyme called CoQ10 (coenzyme a.k.a ubiquinone) is known for boosting skin repair and reducing free radical damage. According to scientific research and clinical studies, this enzyme produces energy in cells by facilitating conversion of food into functional energy in the body. It si now being made in laboratories for topical use to boost skin cell repair and to function as an antioxidant. Other natural ingredients being used for topical antioxidants are Japanese Green Tea extract, Vitamin A, E and C, all help to protect skin from environmetal damage such as exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rayes UVA and UVB.
Although a product containing these natural ingredients is not a quick fix and must be used on a daily basis as part of your skin regimen, it comes at a fraction of the price of plastic surgery. Clinical studies have shown an increase in skin thickness of 4%, reduction in depth of wrinkles by 23% and reduction of major/minor wrinkles by 30% in 4 weeks.
By Sandy Alcide, founder of Fitness Botanical Skin care Co., innovators of Motion Medica skin care. For information regarding Motion Medica's Peptide Treatment containing the above-listed botanicals and vitamins, visit www.MotionMedica.com
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