collagen
noun
col·la·gen
ˈkä-lə-jən 
: any of a group of fibrous proteins that occur in vertebrates as the chief constituent of connective tissue fibrils and in bones and yield gelatin and glue upon boiling with water
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This cream is formulated with copper peptides, which can help support elastin and collagen production.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The newest one is this collagen powder made with pure, unflavored, powdered beef collagen.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Common protein powder sources are collagen, egg, whey, soy, rice, pea, and hemp seed.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
This is likely due to men having about 20% thicker skin than women and because aging women lose significantly more collagen than aging men do, primarily coinciding with menopause.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
What is collagen and how does salmon stimulate production of it?
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
The products contain hyaluronic acid microspheres to help smooth fine lines and wrinkles, along with a peptide complex to enhance youthful skin, fatty acids to help protect and restore, and collagen stabilizer to help moisturize and provide a smoothing effect.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Ideal for all skin types, the Dr. Jart+ mask boasts a soft, flexible material for cooling the skin along with an ampoule filled with collagen, niacinamide and glyerin.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024
David Robert Elliott One product Evelyn does not use is retinol, a form of vitamin A that helps smooth wrinkles and boost collagen production, which begins to slow down around age 25.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The newest one is this collagen powder made with pure, unflavored, powdered beef collagen.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Common protein powder sources are collagen, egg, whey, soy, rice, pea, and hemp seed.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
This is likely due to men having about 20% thicker skin than women and because aging women lose significantly more collagen than aging men do, primarily coinciding with menopause.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
What is collagen and how does salmon stimulate production of it?
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
The products contain hyaluronic acid microspheres to help smooth fine lines and wrinkles, along with a peptide complex to enhance youthful skin, fatty acids to help protect and restore, and collagen stabilizer to help moisturize and provide a smoothing effect.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Ideal for all skin types, the Dr. Jart+ mask boasts a soft, flexible material for cooling the skin along with an ampoule filled with collagen, niacinamide and glyerin.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024
David Robert Elliott One product Evelyn does not use is retinol, a form of vitamin A that helps smooth wrinkles and boost collagen production, which begins to slow down around age 25.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
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collagen
noun
col·la·gen
ˈkäl-ə-jən
: a protein that occurs in the form of fibers, does not dissolve, is found in connective tissue, and forms glue and gelatin upon boiling with water
Medical Definition
collagen
noun
col·la·gen
ˈkäl-ə-jən
: an insoluble fibrous protein of vertebrates that is the chief constituent of the fibrils of connective tissue (as in skin and tendons) and of the organic substance of bones and yields gelatin and glue on prolonged heating with water
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