From Skincare to Supplements, Everything You Need to Know About Collagen

Mariyariya/Getty. The Looker selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. From skin serums and supplements to functional snacks and drinks, collagen is popping up everywhere right now. The essential protein (and now, buzzy ingredient) has a long history as a beauty superfood, with women in ancient China eating collagen-rich bird’s nest soup, fish maw, sea cucumber, and gelatinous cuts of meat like trotters and tendons for smooth, glowing skin. Like many popular supplements and topicals, it can be hard to determine whether there’s merit to the products or whether they’re merely marketing gimmicks. Read more at The Daily Beast.

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