Brilio.net - One of the signs of aging that is often complained about is the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face. This generally occurs with age, when the production of collagen and elastin in the body begins to decline. The lack of these two proteins causes the skin to lose its firmness, making it easier for wrinkles and lines to form.
Several factors can influence the occurrence of these skin problems. Sun exposure, smoking habits, and free radicals can damage collagen and elastin. In addition, loss of water content in the skin can also make the skin dry and prone to wrinkles. Genetic factors also play a role, where people with thin or less elastic skin tend to be more prone to wrinkles.
To overcome this problem and make the skin smooth again without wrinkles, the step that needs to be taken is to increase collagen production. One effective way to do this is by consuming collagen drinks. This drink has various benefits, including making the face look up to 15 years younger, repairing skin damage, and smoothing skin texture.
However, to get these benefits, you don't need to buy expensive collagen drinks. This drink can be made yourself with natural ingredients that are easy to find, such as ginger. Ginger is known to have anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation of the skin and protect collagen from damage. The antioxidant content in ginger also functions to fight free radicals that can damage collagen and elastin.
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In addition to ginger, this drink can also be enriched with apples and tomatoes. Apples are rich in vitamin C, which helps increase collagen production and protect the skin from free radicals. The fiber in apples also plays a role in the body's detoxification process, keeping the skin healthy and clean.
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Tomatoes, which contain lycopene and antioxidants, can protect the skin from sun exposure and free radicals. The vitamin A and C content in tomatoes serves to repair damaged skin tissue and speed up the healing process. Coupled with honey, which has antibacterial properties, this drink can also reduce the risk of infection and make the skin healthier.
After knowing the various benefits of the ingredients above, are you interested in consuming a homemade collagen drink? For those of you who are curious, let's see the steps below, reported by briliobeauty.net from the YouTube channel tabiinspiration, Wednesday (12/25).
Ingredients:
- 1 tomato
- 1 green apple
- 1 piece of ginger
- 1 tablespoon pure honey
- Enough water
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How to make:
1. Wash the apples and tomatoes first.
2. Then, cut it into several small pieces.
3. Peel the ginger and cut it into pieces.
4. Put all the ingredients into a blender
5. Pour in enough water
6. Blend all ingredients until well blended.
7. Pour into a glass, while straining, and add honey.
8. Stir all ingredients until well mixed.
9. This collagen drink is ready to be consumed, every day.
(brl/jad)
