"Beauty cream containing collagen is waste of money" and scientists say it

ByDaniela Vladimirova

It is common to see cosmetics containing collagen, which says "to eliminate fine lines" or "to eliminate bears", but it is clearly stated by multiple scientists that painting such things does not have much effect It was.

Although it is "collagen" to be seen in various places as a substance effective for beautiful skin, it seems that it was a sweet dream that the skin just got picked just by painting ......

An indication of the collagen effect by scientists and a cosmetic company's statement are as follows.Wrinkle reducing collagen creams 'are a waste of money', say scientists | Mail Online

At the cosmetics department, various kinds of collagen-formulated beauty creams are put in order to eliminate wrinkles on the skin and make them firm. However, according to scientists, it seems that it will lead to the conclusion that expensive collagen-containing cream is wasteful of money to buy. Because the collagen molecules contained in the lotion and lotion are very large, only a very small amount penetrates into the skin, it means that it remains on the surface of the skin until washing or wiping off.

Collagen is a protein that gives its strength and elasticity to the skin. As we get older, the amount of collagen made in the body decreases, so it is now considered to be an important component of cosmetics that complains that it has the effect of taking wrinkles and smoothing the skin and rejuvenating the skin.

For example, L'Oreal's product "Wrinkle Decrease Collagen range", which is developing products in Japan, is targeting women over the age of 35, claiming the effect of reducing visible wrinkles. In addition, "Paris Dermot Expertise Collagen Micro-vibration eye cream" has a price of only 15 ml, a capacity of 3 teaspoons of 11 pounds (about 1500 yen), but this contains living collagen , I am singing the effect of losing wrinkles and bears in the corners of the eyes.



"Collagen is a huge molecule, and the skin is made to keep such substances from entering it." Dr Blanca Sengerova, a scientist at Oxford University who is studying macromolecular science, says, "When I look at advertisements for beauty creams containing collagen, I even remember irritation, although collagen is indeed an important protein in the structure of the skin, but that molecule is too large to pass through the barrier function of the skin."

Professor Jonathan Hadgraft, teaching pharmacy at the University of London said, "It is widely believed that about 60% of beauty creams containing collagen are absorbed by the skin, but in fact it is hardly absorbed and remains on the surface of the skin If collagen-containing cream really penetrates the skin and mixes in the blood, it will not be a cosmetic but it will have to be classified as a medicine. "

On the other hand, L'Oreal's spokesperson says, "Some products contain dehydrated collagen spheres, when applied to the surface of the skin it binds to other ingredients and swells nine-fold to smooth the surface "It is commenting that, even if collagen is not taken into the body, it insists that it has a good effect on the skin.

Chris Flower, beauty industry expert, says, "Manufacturers must pay extra attention to accurate wording in catch phrases of advertisements, but these products are incorrect for customers from packages and advertisements There is a danger of receiving an impression, "I am concerned about the misunderstanding that cosmetics including collagen will give to consumers.

Indeed by applying collagen to the skinRelax external stimulus and keep moistureAlthough it can not be said that it can be done, there are places where it can not be said that there is no sparkling effect, but it is also a fact that the phrase "collagen" is often used as a magical word that makes the skin beautiful. People who are invited by a sweet phrase and rely on cosmetic products, seems to pay attention a little.