All you need to know about collagen for skin

Recently, collagen has been touted as one of the miracle solutions in a bottle for the skin.
You must have heard of the magical beauty ingredient that is said to transform dull, dull skin into plump, youthful skin.

But does this product actually live up to the hype it makes?

• To learn more, here is some information about collagen, and everything you need to know about this protein and its many benefits.

What is collagen?

• Collagen is the primary structural protein in the skin. Collagen makes up a third of the protein in the human body and gives the skin its elasticity and strength, which contributes to giving the skin a more youthful appearance.
• You can find it in a number of products, including serums, lotions, injectables, and syrups.

What are the benefits of collagen?

• The addition of collagen works to treat damage caused by exposure to sunlight and other environmental factors, which increases the glow of the skin. It is also used to repair brittle and broken nails, relieve back pain and even prevent and help treat heart disease.

Is it safe to inject collagen?

• Times have changed and collagen injections are much safer now that complex formulas have been updated in the past.

• The science has changed dramatically and the FDA has approved one injectable collagen product called Bellafill.

What is Bellafill?

• Bellafill is the only dermal filler that uses collagen and stimulates the body's natural collagen growth in the long term, helping to maintain a youthful appearance for up to five years when injected into the nasolabial folds.

What about digesting collagen?

• It is very safe to take collagen, just like any other type of protein. Current studies are mixed on whether the collagen we consume orally will be effectively stored in the skin to improve elasticity and strength.

What should you look for in collagen?

• You should look fo FDA-approveded products with scientifically proven efficacy.

• There are many products in the market which can confuse customers. That's why it's important to read labels and look for three main ingredients in a product: collagen, elastin, and keratin.

• When the three ingredients work together, they plump the skin and rebuild dead cells providing a youthful appearance.

• Beware of collagen creams, as they are unlikely to raise collagen levels in the skin because collagen molecules are large and are not easily absorbed through the skin.

• This does not mean that all creams do not work, you just have to make sure you do a little research before buying the right one for you.