Phytoceramides
What is a ceramide?
Ceramides work by locking moisture into your skin. This causes your skin to plump and have a fuller look. This minimizes the appearances of wrinkles.
How do phytoceramides relate to collagen?
Ceramides naturally stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. More collagen makes your skin appear fuller, younger and more plump.
But what is the science behind why phytoceramides work?
Phytoceramides contain lipids that are similar to the natural lipids that are already in our skin. As we age we naturally loose lipids in the skin surface. This causes us to loose elasticity and for the skin to sink and sallow forming wrinkles and crow feet. By taking phytoceramides we are replacing the amount of lipids available in the skin allowing our skin to plump and become fuller.
Hmmm….so I paid attention to the diet. I could use more energy!! It is simple—for 30 days–no sugar and no processed foods. Initially, I thought it sounded simple until I really started thinking about it. Even when I cook at home, I often use prepared foods in my recipes. Could I even use bottled tomato juice or chicken broth from a carton? How about canned soups, bread….I guess a cake mix is out of the question. And then my favorite condiment is ketchup—-full of sugar and processed!!
