How to Use collagen in a Sentence

collagen

noun
  • The bone is also affected, when collagen on the bone around the margins of the joint turns bony.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2021
  • The issue is that once the collagen is ingested in your stomach, it is broken down into smaller proteins and amino acids.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Microneedling sets the stage for dewy skin and an even complexion, thanks to the collagen being produced more regularly.
    Alexis Gaskin, Marie Claire, 12 Oct. 2021
  • While historically used in teas, the sweet, tart plant can now be found in everything from yogurt to spreads to collagen supplements.
    Anna Haines, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021
  • Vitamin C teams up with collagen in this formula to make a dynamic anti-aging duo.
    Taylor Lane, Health.com, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Calming niacinamide and collagen-assisting vitamin C round out the potent eye cream.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Introduce this cream into your evening skincare routine, and the retinol will assist with skin renewal and collagen production overnight.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • It’s infused with hyaluronic acid, collagen, and retinol, all combined into a lightweight serum that will increase the firmness and elasticity of your skin.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Vitamins from 8 Greens and collagen-boosting products by Shore Magic aren’t far away.
    Isiah Magsino, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Other followers of dirty fasting OK higher-protein foods, like bone broth or collagen, during the fasting window.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Type 2 collagen is the primary protein present in articular cartilage.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021
  • 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
  • When reached for comment, Seoul Mamas didn’t respond to a question about the use of collagen in the mask.
    Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2021
  • 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
  • The best types of protein, according to Bikman, are whey, egg whites and collagen.
    Hlth Code, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Nov. 2021
  • 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
  • The 9% lifting peptide complex works to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while the 3% growth factor complex encourages cell turnover and collagen production.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024

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