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The Glowing Skin Diet
Say No to a Sun-Kissed Glow
Say No to a Sun-Kissed Glow
A starchy diet isn't the only thing that can damage the collagen in skin cells. Prolonged exposure to sunlight and environmental pollutants can both dry out your skin and also cause collagen to break down. As you age, your body naturally produces fewer new skin cells to replace damaged ones. The combination of lack of moisture from sun exposure and reduced skin cell turnover can cause your skin to look lifeless and make wrinkles more pronounced.
By Nicole Ferring Holovach, MS, RD. Published October 10, 2011. Nicole is a Washington, DC-based nutrition communications professional, writer and yoga teacher. She blogs about holistic health at www.WholeHealthRD.com.
