The word collagen has swept the beauty world by storm. From powders you mix in with smoothies, to serums and more, it seems that everyone is fixated on increasing their collagen intake—but why? By definition, collagen is, “the main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues, widely used in purified form for cosmetic surgical treatments.” Basically, collagen is the most abundant protein found in the body. It makes up 30% of protein in the body and 70% of the protein in your skin, and it’s responsible for giving structure to nails, hair, skin, bones, ligaments and tendons. But … Continue reading “Everything You Need to Know About Collagen”
