Collagen drinks are promising a plump and glowing skin with every sip.
But are these wonder shots, that come as powder or pre-mixed liquid, really as effective as their makers promise? And if they do work, exactly how much liquid collagen would you need to rejuvenate your skin?
We’ve asked the experts to find out everything you need to know about the beauty fad.
Collagen itself is a particular protein that keep tissues and bones together and gives your skin strength and elasticity and stimulates production of hyaluronic acid. The body contains different types of collagen and research shows that certain forms are responsible for the structure and elasticity in our skin. But after the age of 25, we tend to lose approximately 1.5% of our natural stores every year which results in slacker skin and fine lines.
Promising to restore sagging skin and to restore glow, collagen drinks have flooded the market. When ingested daily, they claim to plump lines and stop sagging and benefit your complexion from the inside out. A growing number of laboratory-based studies demonstrate the potential for collagen peptides in drinks or supplements to improve skin hydration and to reduce wrinkles by strengthening our own collagen networks.
The amount used in those studies varies from 2.5 to 10g per day, with some reporting their outcomes at four weeks and others after eight or more weeks,but the best dose and duration are yet to be determined. High-grade, hydrolysed collagen drinks are believed to have a much better chance of making it through the digestive process.
While the experts confirm that consuming collagen is typically safe, there’s currently no way to be sure whether it can really strengthen and benefit the skin until more solid clinical evidence is conducted. In the meantime you might consider incorporating retinol products into your skin-care routine. After all, retinols are proven to help smooth fine lines and clear up breakouts.
If you’re keen to put collagen drinks to the test yourself, these are brands to look to
Shiseido The Collagen Drink
Rejuvenated Collagen Shots
Vida Glow
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