Sirtuins and Skin Anti-Aging


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Collagen provides the skin with durability and resilience. As collagen production decreases with age, the skin tends to lose firmness and elasticity. Currently, methods used to stimulate collagen production are resurfacing techniques (CO2 laser, microdermabrasion) and retinoid application. However, according to the October 2007 issue of Allure magazine, there is a new way to stimulate collagen production, by prolonging the life of the cells that make collagen, which are called fibroblasts. How does this occur? Sirtuins, found in... read more