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Collagen is the beauty buzzword on every glowing skin seeker\u2019s lips.<\/p>\n
Okay, it\u2019s pretty much on everyone\u2019s lips.<\/p>\n
You can step up to any beauty counter and find a beauty brand, many in fact, promoting collagen. Highlighting the magical ingredient in specific products or ranges dedicated to it.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re lost and don\u2019t know what collagen is, here\u2019s a brief summary.<\/p>\n
According to Cedars Sinai, collagen is a protein that serves as one of the main building blocks for your bones, skin, hair, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.<\/p>\n
\u201cCollagen is what keeps our skin from sagging, giving us that plump, youthful look,\u201d says dermatologist Dr Ohara Aivaz.<\/p>\n
Your body naturally makes collagen, but this production decreases with age.<\/p>\n
Hence the reason why we turn to products containing collagen or even collagen supplements to assist the body.<\/p>\n
Besides using topical products, one now has the option to ingest it and allow it to work its magic from the inside out.<\/p>\n
Collagen powders are very popular because of its versatility. You can add it to a meal or to your favourite shake.<\/p>\n
I haven\u2019t used any collagen face creams but I have recently started using Herbalife Collagen Complex powder.<\/p>\n
I simply mix one scoop of the strawberry flavoured powder with a glass of water and drink up.<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s only been two weeks, I can already see and feel a difference on my skin. My skin is definitely starting to feel more taut and plump.<\/p>\n
Having said that, I have been increasing my intake of water as well.<\/p>\n
One certainly cannot depend on a product alone!<\/p>\n
Marchelle Abrahams has used collagen powder as well and loves the effect it\u2019s had on her skin.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was gifted The Harvest Table Pure Collagen Granules towards the end of last year. Everyone had been talking about how it\u2019s supposed to help with fatigue and skin elasticity, so obviously I was keen to try it,\u201d says the mom of two.<\/p>\n
\u201cI started adding about a tablespoon to my morning coffee and within a week I noticed I wasn\u2019t feeling as lethargic as the day progressed. <\/p>\n
\u201cThinking it might be the placebo effect, I stopped taking it for a few days and immediately felt the withdrawals. <\/p>\n
\u201cBy the middle of the day, I felt like crashing. So, I started with my tablespoon in the coffee again.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOne thing I\u2019ve noticed is that my skin felt more tight and taut. It glowed to such an extent that when I went out, I barely wore any make-up or foundation because I felt so confident with my natural skin.\u201d<\/p>\n