How to Use collagen in a Sentence
collagen
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Marine plankton stimulates the production of collagen and elastin works to prevent fine lines and loss of firmness over time.
— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2022 -
This is essential because the body's own production of collagen and elastin starts to decline after the age of 20.
— Lisa Desantis, Health.com, 4 Jan. 2022 -
Retinoids also stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, says Sobel, which helps firm up skin laxity.
— Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024 -
Simmered for hours, the bones break down, releasing collagen, gelatin, nutrients and minerals into an intense liquid.
— Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 13 Jan. 2022 -
The brand's probiotic peptide complex—derived from milk extract—helps to kick-start collagen and hyaluronic acid production for smoother, more hydrated skin.
— Lisa Desantis, Health.com, 4 Jan. 2022 -
That’s because collagen loss doesn’t stop at the rims of your eyes.
— Didi Gluck, Allure, 5 Dec. 2023 -
For extra collagen, a few chicken feet will do the trick.
— Susan Puckett, CNN, 26 Feb. 2023 -
Adding two scoops of collagen to your brew provides about 11 grams of protein.
— Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 9 May 2024 -
This can also cause damage to the collagen fibers and other proteins that make up the eye, Chang added.
— Julia Landwehr, Health, 26 Jan. 2024 -
The red light for fine lines and wrinkles and collagen production.
— Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Feb. 2023 -
It’s loaded with peptides to help strengthen and perk up the collagen.
— Samantha Mims, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023 -
The inclusion of peptides and collagen also work to firm skin and smooth fine lines.
— Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022 -
This breakfast option is gluten-free, high in protein, and has 5g of collagen to help with joint and gut health.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023 -
This in turn supports the body’s collagen production, a key building block for skin and hair growth.
— Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 11 July 2023 -
Scars in the skin are sometimes caused by strands of collagen under the skin pulling down on the surface of the skin — often described as stakes of a tent pulling down on the skin.
— Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2022 -
Kale is also a good source of vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has been shown to increase collagen and elastin levels in the skin.
— Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2022 -
But sunscreen, which protects your skin against the breakdown of collagen, needn’t cost much.
— Garrett Munce, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022 -
These habits can lead to a loss of collagen and elastin, thus making sagging skin and wrinkles more likely.
— Jenn Sinrich, SELF, 2 Feb. 2022 -
Check out our guides to the best anti-aging wrinkle creams and the best collagen-boosting creams for your money.
— Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 11 Oct. 2022 -
When your collagen supplies start to decrease around 25, some women start to see some creases and fine lines.
— Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 17 May 2023 -
These molecules can then cause inflammation and break down the collagen in the skin.
— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2023 -
Of course, the work of collagen stimulation is never done.
— Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2023 -
This one-two punch creates more robust collagen and thickens the skin to soften the appearance of stretch marks.
— Elise Tabin, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Dec. 2022 -
He was blown away by the succulent richness of the tail, cooked skillfully on the charcoal grill until its skin formed a crispy sheath around the juicy collagen.
— Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 May 2022 -
The light’s ability to penetrate the skin was shown to help promote collagen and tissue growth.
— Erica Sweeney, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024 -
Common protein powder sources are collagen, egg, whey, soy, rice, pea, and hemp seed.
— Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024 -
First, the lactic acid in the buttermilk breaks down the proteins and collagen in the chicken, which creates ultra-tender meat.
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2024 -
Limiting the bands’ stretch on the skin can protect collagen and maintain the skin’s integrity to an extent.
— Jolene Edgar, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Jan. 2023 -
Fine lines forming across and around the lips are a natural part of aging, and can appear as the body’s collagen production slows.
— Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2024 -
Devotees include stars like Kourtney Kardashian and Naomi Campbell, and it is believed to encourage the growth of collagen and elastin.
— Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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