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Are Collagen Supplements the Secret to Younger-Looking Skin?

Experts weigh in on whether this beauty trend is legit -- or all hype

by Christina Heiser  |  COMMENT

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How Collagen Production Changes With Age
How Collagen Production Changes With Age OK, so now that we've convinced you that collagen is pretty freakin' amazing, we're about to rip the rug out from under you. The cold, hard truth is that collagen production starts to decline as early as your mid-twenties, according to Hagar. "That decline contributes immensely to the aging process," she says. Collagen production doesn't just slow down as you get older, though. Collagen fibers also become damaged by environmental factors, like sun exposure, says Kelly Dobos, a cosmetic chemist in Cincinnati -- which can actually accelerate the aging process. Womp, womp.

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