What are collagen creams?

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Collagen cream is a skincare product that contains collagen, a protein that’s a key component of skin, hair, bones, and other tissues: 

Collagen creams are marketed to improve skin’s appearance and texture, reduce wrinkles, and increase elasticity. However, there’s no scientific evidence that topical collagen can penetrate the skin and increase collagen production. The collagen molecules in topical collagen are too large to reach the layer of skin where collagen is naturally produced. 

While topical collagen may not boost collagen production, it can still have benefits, such as: Improving hydration, Preventing water loss, and Improving skin texture. 

Some collagen creams contain peptides, which are short-chain amino acids that can signal the skin to produce more collagen. 

Some brands that offer collagen creams include:

  • OlayOffers a Collagen Peptide24 collection that includes a day cream, day serum, and eye cream 
  • Sol de JaneiroOffers a Beija Flor Elasti-Cream that contains plant-based collagen and cacay oil 
  • SuperdrugOffers an Optimum Collagen Day Cream that contains moisturizing plant collagen

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