The Benefits of Collagen
A Dive into Glowing Hair, Skin and Nails
Who doesn't want radiant hair, flawless skin, and strong nails? We all do! But what if I told you there's a secret ingredient that can help you achieve these beauty goals? It's collagen, and it's not just for celebrities and Instagram influencers! Let’s dive in!
Collagen is the body's natural protein that provides structure to your skin, hair, and nails. However, as we age and are affected by other pollutants, collagen production declines leaving us with wrinkles, brittle nails and lackluster hair. Fear not, collagen supplements are here to save the day!
Hello, plump skin:
Collagen supplements help boost your skin's elasticity, making it look firmer and smoother. It also helps prevent signs of aging by keeping your skin looking younger for longer- and who doesn’t want that?
Goodbye, brittle nails:
Ever dreamt of having strong, unbreakable nails? Collagen again! Collagen supports nail growth and can reduce brittleness.
Hair to envy:
Who doesn't want thick, lustrous locks? Collagen supplements can help improve hair texture and promote healthy growth.
But do collagen supplements actually work?
Well according to decades worth of research- yes! “While we can make the amino acids necessary to produce more collagen from other foods in our diet, consuming dietary collagen appears to be far more effective for replacing collagen than making collagen from other sources. The reason for this is that not only does eating dietary collagen provide more of the amino acids necessary when you consume collagen. It also tells specific cells in your skin to make more collagen.”
Using a collagen supplement isn't just a beauty fad; it's a scientifically backed way to improve the health and appearance of your hair, skin, and nails. So, why not try it? You might just notice a glow!
Remember, beauty comes from within, but a little collagen boost doesn't hurt, right? 😊
References:
- Choi, F.D., Sung, C.T., Juhasz, M.L.W. and Mesinkovsk, N.A. (2019). Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications. Journal of drugs in dermatology: JDD, [online] 18(1), pp.9–16. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30681787/.
- Asserin, J., Lati, E., Shioya, T., & Prawitt, J. (2015). The effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal collagen network: evidence from an ex vivo model and randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 14(4), 434-441. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26362110/
- Dieter, B. (n.d.). Do Collagen Supplements Work? Here’s What the Science Says. [online] blog.nasm.org. Available at: https://blog.nasm.org/do-collagen-supplements-work#collagen-definition
