Island Beach State Park. Ocean County, New Jersey. Island Beach State Park is a preserved barrier island that protects a number of natural shoreline and nearshore habitats. The park contains close to ten miles of sandy beach, an extensive shoreline along Barnegat Bay, dense maritime forests, rolling sand dunes, and tidal marshes.
Vitamin C prevents inflammation and strengthens the collagen in your skin, writes Goldman. Strengthened collagen helps to smooth the appearance of cellulite. Decreasing inflammation will lessen the excess weight around a cellulite prone area, in turn decreasing the severity of cellulite. Aside from supplements, good sources of vitamin C include strawberries, oranges, broccoli, red pepper, lemon and Brussels sprouts.
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.