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contributes to the breakdown of healthy skin cells. Then there’s the natural process of aging, which causes the skin to become thinner and less elastic. Aging contrib- utes to the breakdown of collagen, the foun- dation upon which healthy skin is built. Unhealthy lifestyle factors, like poor diet and sleep habits, can also diminish skin health and beauty. Foods containing refined sugar, gluten, and dairy can create inflammation in the body that contributes to premature aging, dehydration, and break- outs. Lack of healthy sleep patterns does a number on skin, too. Skin regenerates during sleep, which makes getting quality sleep vital for avoiding dark under-eye circles and facial puffiness. naturally found in all animals. In humans, SOD is extremely bene- ficial for fighting free radical damage, and like many things in the body, SOD declines with age. A specialized type of SOD, obtained from a unique French variety of melon, has been demonstrated to be the best source of natural SOD. This particular type of SOD is ideal for reestablishing proper SOD levels in the body. It is combined with additional antioxidants to aid in factors contributing to beautiful skin. FRENCH GRAPE SEED Another powerful antioxidant for skin health is grape seed extract. Grape seed extract contain