What is collagen?
As mentioned above, collagen is an essential, natural protein found in the body. Collagen keeps your joints supple and your skin firm and elastic, and the more collagen you have, the more youthful you’re likely to appear. When you’re a baby, you have the most collagen, and when you begin to age, your collagen production decreases and depletes with time. Hence, the aging process, and the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
Benefits of collagen
Besides preventing aging, what else does collagen do for the skin and our appearance? Here are just a few ways collagen is an important component in any comprehensive beauty routine:
Stronger hair, teeth, and nails
Collagen isn’t just great for the skin - collagen has also been proven to strengthen hair follicles and fortify your nails. Taking a collagen supplement or using a collagen-infused product can help nourish healthy hair follicles, promote healthy cuticles and prevent brittleness in the nails.
Improve skin elasticity
Collagen improves skin elasticity - in fact, collagen is practically entirely responsible for the level of elasticity in your skin. Applying a collagen product - or taking a collagen supplement - can improve your skin’s elasticity, making your skin more resistant to visible signs of aging and giving it a more plump, nourished, and youthful appearance.
Best Collagen Treatments 2022
So, how can you obtain all the benefits of collagen and enjoy plump, youthful skin at any age? Here are some of our favorite collagen-infused beauty products, hand-picked by our Beauty Pros:
Margy's Face Lift Collagen Mask
97% identical to the structure of collagen found in the body, this luxe face mask by Margy is unlike any other face mask available on the market today. Just one application of this mask will visibly reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and any other imperfections, while offering an intense hydration boost that’ll leave your skin plumped, nourished, and glowing. A luxury at-home facial that is perfect to use before a big event or a special occasion.
Face Lift Collagen Mask R 1Pc
MZ Skin Soothe & Smooth Collagen Activating Eye Complex
It’s a known fact that the delicate skin in the undereye area is one of the first places to show signs of aging. With this collagen eye complex by MZ skin, you can turn back the clock on the aging process and enjoy youthful, brighter peepers.
Enriched with collagen, hyaluronic acid, and detoxifying albizia bark extract, this eye cream will restore smoothness and plump up the skin under your eyes; say goodbye to eye bags and say hello to a glowing, radiant complexion.
Mz Skin Soothe Smooth Collagen Activating Eye Complex
Skin Republic Serum Sheet Face Mask
Made with collagen, elastin, and vitamin E, this K-beauty sheet mask is perfect for throwing on at the end of your skin pampering session for a quick pick-me-up and an instant glow. This mask will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, making your complexion appear more youthful and your skin appear firmer. At just AED 25.00, it’s also totally budget-friendly.
Skin Republic Collagen Serum Face Mask Sheet
Skin Republic Collagen Under Eye Patch
As mentioned already, the eye area can be super sensitive when it comes to showing the first visible signs of aging. If you want to keep your under-eye area plump and youthful at any age, these under-eye patches by Skin Republic are sure to do the trick. Enriched with a trusty blend of collagen, green tea, aloe vera, and vitamins A and E, you're under-eye area will be hydrated, plumped up, smoothed, and detoxed.
Skin Republic Collagen Under Eye Patch 3 Pairs