From powders to pills, collagen supplements promise youthful skin and strong hair \u2013 but do they actually work? <\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of the collagen supplements are expensive, they have additives in them and they\u2019re not regulated. With this in mind, I typically tell patients to save their money on those supplements \u2013 you\u2019re better off protecting what you do have,\u201d explained Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, a Cleveland Clinic dermatologist.<\/p>\n
Dr. Khetarpal said collagen is a protein our bodies naturally produce to keep our skin firm and strong.<\/p>\n
But starting in our mid-20s, we make less and less of it every year. <\/p>\n
Since there\u2019s limited data on the effectiveness of collagen supplements, Dr. Khetarpal recommends using proven ingredients like vitamin C and retinoids to stimulate collagen production. <\/p>\n
You also want to keep in mind that lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking alcohol can decrease collagen production. <\/p>\n
Dr. Khetarpal said it\u2019s crucial to protect your skin from the sun as well. <\/p>\n
\u201cEven if you don\u2019t spend much time outside, using antioxidants like vitamin C and E, along with a broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning, can protect your skin from environmental elements that degrade collagen,\u201d Dr. Khetarpal said. <\/p>\n
Above all, Dr. Khetarpal stresses that it\u2019s important to check in with a dermatologist if you have any concerns about your skin.<\/p>\n
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