Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body naturally . It is a fibrous protein that gives resistance to muscles, joints or bones.
This ingredient has the ability to give greater firmness and elasticity to our skin and from the age of 18 it has been proven that natural production begins to decrease.
Where does the collagen used in cosmetics come from? Is collagen vegan?
The collagen used in cosmetics is hydrolyzed collagen and is of animal origin, that is, from the parts of animals that have collagen naturally, for example, bones, skins, scales (marine collagen) or tendons of the pig, fish, cow or chicken. Although we can also find collagen of vegetable origin and with the same efficiency.
The best way to make sure is to look for the ingredient and if it specifies that its origin is vegetable, there will be no doubts.
What benefits does collagen have on the skin?
The main property is to moisturize the skin. It acts by attracting water, retaining it and swelling it. Therefore, we will have a feeling of comfort and it will act as a flash tensioner.
soft and supple skin
Decreased appearance of wrinkles.
Our recommendation
Ideally, the cosmetic product with collagen shares composition with hyaluronic acid . These two ingredients together are a perfect match for your skin, they complement each other perfectly and you will notice it in the comfort of the skin.
