Do you want to know the easiest, healthiest way to have younger looking skin? Stimulate your collagen. And how exactly do you stimulate collagen? Live right.

Collagen is essential for young looking skin because it provides strength and elasticity. Diminishing collagen production is not just a result of aging, but of our environment and lifestyle choices.

Want to stimulate your collagen? Live healthy. Live smart. Here are some good suggestions:

1. Don’t smoke. Smoking is unhealthy, unattractive and unacceptable if you want beautiful skin. Drop those butts forever.

2. Drink lots of clean, pure water. Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It gets thirsty. Plump it up with H2O.

3. Exercise daily. Vary what you do and keep moving. Your skin and the rest of your body will thank you.

4. Drink alcohol in moderation. In excess it can as dangerous for your complexion as it is for your liver.

5. Eat collagen producing foods everyday. Load up on dark green, red and orange vegetables, water-rich vegetables, cold-water fish, soy products, berries, garlic and beans.

6. Always protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. A quality sunscreen, hat and sunglasses are essential during peak hours.

7. Get a good night’s sleep. Rest is a panacea for clear skin.

So, stimulate your collagen by living right and living smart. You’ll soon enjoy the benefits of younger looking skin!