Derms break down what we know so far about the skin benefits.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely seen, heard of, or even tried collagen peptides. The ingredient is popping up in powders and drinks left and right, touted as a way to improve the look and feel of your skin, hair, and nails — the ultimate beauty supplement. But while collagen is nothing new, this exact delivery method is, and there’s lots of confusion and misinformation out there.
The problem: As we age, collagen production slows down, and by the time you reach your 30s, you’re losing it at a rate of one to two percent per year, explains New York City dermatologist And that’s just what’s happening innately. A whole host of other, external factors — exposure to sun, smoking, stress — can contribute to the increased and faster breakdown of collagen, too. And less collagen equals more wrinkles, dryness, and sagging.
There are two different schools of thought as to how ingesting these peptides can work. One is that by introducing these amino acids to your body, it tricks it into thinking that your own collagen is breaking down, thus stimulating the production, explains , M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
And keep in mind that you can also get collagen from foods; high-protein foods such as bone broth, chicken, fish are good options. But don’t sleep on fruits and veggies, since many of these are rich in vitamins and minerals that can help boost collagen production, too. That being said, if you want to incorporate a collagen powder into your routine, go for it.
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