The latest buzzword
in beauty is ‘collagen’- more specifically,
collagen supplements.
Droves of beauty
influencers are
vouching for this
wonder protein as the
secret to gorgeous
skin. But there’s way
more to collagenthan
just aesthetic appeal.
hen I first heard
people talking
about the beauty
benefits of
collagen I
eferring to the
injectable that promises to give you
full, pouty lips and smooth out your
wrinkles. But while the expensive
’90s filler isn’t used much any more,
collagen is still being put to use: this
time around it is being ingested in
the form of supplements. Whether
in tablet, liquid or powder form, it
seems like it is the latest health and
beauty trend.
So what makes it so special?What is collagen?
‘Collagen is a protein that forms the
basis of most of your body,’ says
Dr Julie Sinclair of Sinclair Aestheticsmiracle worker
BY CHARIS TORRANCE