Collagen for Skin, Hair, and Scars
Your skin feels thinner. Your hair isn't as full. Your nails break. Or you're healing from surgery and want to give your body every bit of support you can. Everyone seems to be adding collagen to their coffee. Is it worth it?
Ay, bonita (oh, pretty), let's talk about collagen.
Collagen: the quick answer
Collagen is the protein that gives structure to your skin, hair, nails, joints, and connective tissue. Your body makes less of it as you age, and stress, sun, smoking, and poor sleep break it down faster.
A good collagen supplement, plus enough protein and vitamin C, helps support skin elasticity, hair and nail strength, and your body's normal tissue repair. It's not magic, but it gives your body the building blocks.
Why your collagen drops
Age, starting in your mid-20s
Hormone changes, especially in perimenopause and menopause
Sun exposure
Smoking and too much sugar
Stress and poor sleep
Con paciencia: with patience. Collagen takes a few months to show results.
What helps your skin and tissue
Eat enough protein every day
Get vitamin C from fruits and veggies, which your body needs to make collagen
Wear sunscreen every day
Sleep and hydrate
Move your body, which supports circulation to your skin
Supplements I trust
These are the Thorne picks I trust to help support skin, hair, nails, and tissue repair. Always check with your doctor first.
Collagen Plus
Biotin
Radiant Skin Complex
Taking biotin? Tell your doctor before any blood work, since it can skew some lab results, including thyroid tests.
Collagen and scars
Scars are made of collagen too, just laid down in a tighter, messier pattern. Nutrition supports your body's healing, and gentle scar tissue release helps that collagen soften and move more freely.
What I tell my clients: feed your tissue from the inside, and let me help it from the outside.
Here's your chisme for today: take a "before" photo of your skin, hair, and nails in good light, then check again in three months. Créeme, believe me: changes are slow, and it's easy to miss them.
When to talk to your doctor
Ojo, watch out: talk to your doctor before starting collagen if you're pregnant or nursing, have kidney concerns, or follow a special diet. See your doctor for sudden hair loss, which can have other causes worth checking.
Glow from the inside out
In Sacramento and want help with a stubborn scar? I'd love to help.
I'm a Certified Massage Therapist (CAMTC No. 39170), not a doctor. This post is for education, not medical advice. These statements haven't been evaluated by the FDA, and supplements aren't intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always check with your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. I earn a commission on purchases made through my Thorne store.
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