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Oral collagen supplementation for skin aging: A fad or the future?
Author(s) -
Jhawar Nikita,
Wang Jordan V.,
Saedi Nazanin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.13096
Subject(s) - skin aging , wrinkle , rejuvenation , medicine , photoaging , dermatology , surgery , gerontology
In recent years, oral collagen supplements have become a popular and trendy treatment in the world of skin health. It has been widely marketed to consumers for purported benefits in wrinkle reduction, skin‐rejuvenation, skin‐aging reversal, and skin plumping. However, there are currently limited data available in the literature and much regarding its possible effects on the skin has yet to be fully elucidated and understood. Here, we summarize some of the prominent studies in the literature and offer an evaluation of oral collagen supplementation for skin health.