How to Use collagen in a Sentence

collagen

noun
  • 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
  • It’s designed to even skin tone and boost collagen production to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
    Anna Smoot, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Just to put things in perspective, 1 cup of chicken or beef stock contains about 10 grams of collagen, which your body then breaks down into amino acids.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2023
  • However, the research to support collagen for hair growth is slim.
    Sarah Anzlovar Ms, Health, 13 July 2023
  • Still, more research is needed to determine the true benefits of collagen for skin, hair, and nails.
    Kathleen Felton, Health, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Chief among them is retinal (like retinol, but an even stronger form of the vitamin A derivative) to trigger collagen production that’ll smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Both help deflate puffiness, restore tautness, and kick-start collagen production for a smoother, more resilient eye area.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024

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