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Brilio.net - Sagging skin occurs when the skin loses its firmness and elasticity, causing the skin's surface to appear loose and not as tight as before. One of the main causes of sagging skin is the aging process, where the production of collagen and elastin, which are responsible for maintaining the elasticity and strength of the skin, begins to decrease with age.
As collagen levels decrease, the skin becomes thinner, making it more susceptible to damage and less able to maintain its shape. This can cause the skin in certain areas, such as the cheeks, jawline, and neck, to sag. In addition to age, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun also accelerates the skin aging process and causes sagging skin.
UV rays damage the collagen and elastin in the skin, causing it to lose its elasticity more quickly. Air pollution and smoking can also worsen sagging skin, as both of these factors produce free radicals that damage the skin's structure. An unhealthy lifestyle, such as lack of sleep, stress, and poor diet, also play a role in accelerating the loss of skin elasticity.
To overcome this, most people will consume instant collagen powder sold on the market, to stimulate collagen formation in the skin. In fact, you can also make your own collagen booster by utilizing natural ingredients.
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As seen in the upload of the TikTok account @nayla0919, which combines honey and 1 type of fruit to overcome sagging skin to return it to its youth. The fruit in question is tomatoes. Here's how to make it, reported by briliobeauty.net on Saturday (12/14).
Material:
- 1 fresh tomato
- Sufficient boiling water
- 2 teaspoons of honey
How to make:
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1. Wash the tomatoes until they are really clean.
2. Slice the tomatoes into smaller pieces.
3. Put the tomatoes in a glass then add boiling water.
4. Stir until the tomato juice comes out.
5. Add honey and stir again until evenly mixed.
6. Collagen drink is ready to consume
7. You can consume this collagen drink regularly every day to get firm and sagging-free skin.
Tomato content to prevent sagging skin
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Tomatoes can prevent sagging skin because of the lycopene content, a powerful antioxidant found in them, which functions to protect the skin from damage caused by sun exposure and free radicals. Lycopene helps fight oxidative stress that damages collagen and elastin. By protecting the skin from this damage, tomatoes can slow the aging process and maintain skin firmness.
Benefits of honey to keep skin firm and youthful
Honey can keep your skin firm and youthful because of its rich nutritional content of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that support skin regeneration and hydration. Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help keep your skin clean and free from inflammation, which often accelerates skin aging.
Additionally, honey also acts as a humectant, meaning it can attract and lock moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.
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