Understanding aesthetic interest in oral collagen peptides: A 5‐year national assessment

Abstract

Oral supplementation with collagen peptides has recently grown in popularity. It has been marketed to offer skin rejuvenating properties, such as wrinkle reduction, skin plumping, and moisturizing effects. However, current data are limited regarding its effects on the skin. Despite the controversial status of oral collagen supplements, its popularity has continued to rise. Here, we examine the consumer interest in oral collagen peptides over a 5‐year period in the United States.

Oral consumption of Bonito fish‐derived elastin peptide (VGPG Elastin®) improves biophysical properties in aging skin: A randomized, double‐blinded, placebo‐controlled study

“…Collagen peptide, a major component of dermal tissue, has gained popularity for its anti-aging properties. 1 Elastic fibers, despite comprising only 3%−5% of the dry weight of adult dermal tissue, are considered the second most crucial dermal component responsible for imparting skin elasticity, resilience, and a healthy dermal environment along with collagen fibers. 2,3 Skin aging manifests as an intensification of wrinkles, sagging, dryness, and pigmentation, which are particularly evident in photodamaged skin.…”

“…Recent years have witnessed a growing enthusiasm for “beauty foods” and their derivatives, owing to their non‐invasive nature, ease of consumption, and fair effectiveness in skin rejuvenation. Collagen peptide, a major component of dermal tissue, has gained popularity for its anti‐aging properties 1 . Elastic fibers, despite comprising only 3%−5% of the dry weight of adult dermal tissue, are considered the second most crucial dermal component responsible for imparting skin elasticity, resilience, and a healthy dermal environment along with collagen fibers 2,3 …”

Low‐molecular‐weight collagen peptides supplement promotes a healthy skin: A randomized, double‐blinded, placebo‐controlled study

“…As humans long for youth and beauty without aging, cosmetic supplements to improve biophysical properties of the skin have gained popularity. 1 In particular, collagen supplements became a research hotspot owing to their potential to improve skin integrity and counteract skin aging. During intrinsic and extrinsic aging, skin changes involve both epidermal and dermal thickness, which are mainly attributed to the loss of collagen and elasticity, as new extracellular matrix component synthesis by dermal fibroblasts diminishes and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-mediated collagen degradation is accelerated.…”

“…As humans long for youth and beauty without aging, cosmetic supplements to improve biophysical properties of the skin have gained popularity 1 . In particular, collagen supplements became a research hotspot owing to their potential to improve skin integrity and counteract skin aging.…”

Myths and media in oral collagen supplementation for the skin, nails, and hair: A review

“…Oral supplementation with collagen peptides has exponentially increased in popularity in recent years, aided by social media and expert marketing; there are over 8.5 million posts on Instagram alone with the hashtag “collagen,” not to mention videos and articles across the Internet and social media applications. The Internet is commonly used to search for information about collagen, with Google searches for oral collagen supplements rising rapidly since 2015 1 …”