With its benefits having been touted in headlines and social-media captions for several years now, it’s safe to say that collagen is a buzzword that will be around for some time.
But what does it really do for the skin?
“Think of collagen as the frame of your mattress; it gives [your skin] structure and support,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
But the older we get, the less collagen our body produces, and the more important it becomes to provide our body with the required nutrients. This is important not only for healthy, elastic skin, but also for healthy bones, muscles and cartilage. After the age of 25, collagen synthesis starts to reduce at a rate of 1,5% a year. By the time
