Does Collagen Mask Really Works?

Being only female doctor in family everyone comes to me with concerns related to trending skincare products and methods, so the other day my sister asked me that does this collagen mask really boost your collagen formation and gives tight and bright skin? At the moment I realized how companies manipulate their costumer and make them to believe in every other things so it’s our duty to explain people science and facts behind these marketing strategy.

What is Collagen?
Collagen is proteins and help to give structure, strength to skin, bones, muscles and other connective tissue. It also helps new cells to grow and remove dead cells protect vital visceral organs.
Collagen cells forms everyday and replaces old cells but during old age, menopause, even bad lifestyle and diet collagen cells breaks down rapidly and rate of formation of new cells decreases.

Collagen Mask Reality Check
Many think that by applying collagen mask collagen get absorbed through skin and gives tight bright glow but that’s actually a very big misconception, reasons are as follows.

  • Actual collagen are macromolecules cannot be penetrated into the skin.
  • There is no any external or topical product that directly provides collagen.
  • Collagen mask contains hydrating serums which results in giving glowy and plumpy effect.

Conclusion
Collagen are cells that produce inside the body so no any cream, sheet mask, lotion or serums can give you collagen, One can improve collagen production itself by having Vitamin C rich foods, sea foods, leafy vegetables, and applying healthy lifestyle.

comment your opinion and share your thoughts.

MBH/PS

They definitely do work, but understanding how they work sets the right expectations! While topical collagen molecules are generally too large to penetrate deep into the dermis to physically replace lost structural collagen, hydrogel and sheet masks infused with hydrolyzed collagen act as incredible humectants and occlusives. They bind water directly to the stratum corneum, plump up fine lines, restore the skin moisture barrier, and leave an instant radiant, dewy finish. For an immediate hydration boost and smoother skin texture, they are 100% effective.

Thanks for sharing your thought but,
Hydrolysed collagen size is upto 2000 to 3000 daltons and molecules only get penetrate through skin size upto 500 dalton.
Hydrolysed collagen can work orally but it’s topical application doesn’t enhance any collagen.