The latter include market mechanisms and paying fees for services rather than co-management. The challenge, then, is to identify key elements of empowerment that recur consistently across social, institutional, and political contexts. Institutional design must then focus on incorporating these elements or principles of empowerment. 2.
Here are 10 ways to rebuild your collagen from the outside in and the inside out: 1  1. Eat more fruits and vegetables -especially those rich in vitamin C such as oranges, strawberries and lemons. 2  2. Drinking enough water and tapering off dehydrating substances such as alcohol and caffeine, can keep your body - and skin - hydrated.
The Causes And Effects Of Collagen Loss By NewBeauty Staff | July 12, 2010 Collagen is a tough, almost rubbery protein that's created by cells called fibroblasts. Packed together as bundles, fibrous bands of collagen serve as the main support system of the dermis, the deepest layer of skin. Collagen gives skin its strength, and it makes skin firm and flexible with the help of elastin. Collagen is essential for young-looking skin because it gives structure to its cells. When collagen levels becomes depleted, the skin has little internal support, causing it to sag and contributing to wrinkles. Furthermore, when there is ample collagen in the skin, it's strong and more resistant to the effects of weight gain, so a lack of it can lead to a greater risk of stretch marks. Around age 35, collagen production naturally begins to taper off, and the quality of the collagen diminishes.