They are glossy, fruit and take on social media. Homemade gelatin rubber made of juice or herbal teas is advertised as the next big thing in beauty. Only on Instagram hashtag #collagengummies have scored more than 10.3 thousand views, and the creators claim that skin hardness, hair growth and even bowel health help. But can something so simple to prove visible results?
What gelatin actually does for your skin
Collagen is the most common protein in the body. It holds the skin, joints and connective tissues together and consists of amino acids. Gelatin is what you get when collagen is heated and broken. After digestion, the body absorbs the amino acids and uses them to restore or restore tissue, including the skin.
“Increasing the matrix essence of the dermis – a supporting network of skin proteins – it gives the skin a smoother and tinted appearance,” says D -R -Anil K. Mingz, senior dermatology consultant at Asia Marenga Hospitals, Faridabad. However, it adds that the process is complicated. Effective collagen recovery for your body requires additional nutrients such as zinc, copper, magnesium and vitamin C. While gelatin can help some people still need long-term studies to understand how important these benefits are.
Is it better for home gums than skin care supplements?
In terms of nutrition, home sounds are great. However, their results may be limited. The amino acid profile of gelatin can support skin health, but experts say that gum concentration is usually lower than in the target skin care supplements. For example, the collagen peptides purchased in the store are formulated as more biological and have shown the best effects on elasticity and hydration in clinical trials.
“Home gelatin gums can be an additional option, but clinical treatments aimed at stimulating collagen are usually more effective when it comes to the results of visible skin,” says D -Kana Verma, consultant, dermatologist and cosmetologist, Aakash Healthcare. These include persons, lasers or injections prescribed by a dermatologist.
Local collagen against its use
Collagen creams and serums do not usually reach deeper layers of the skin, so their effects are mainly on the surface. Oral consumption, especially in peptide, allows for a deeper support, providing the raw material necessary for your body to create a new collagen. However, visible skin improvements still require time and the results may change.
Bowel health can be a link
One of the indirect preferences of gelatin can be its effect on digestion. It contains glycine, amino acid, which is known to help maintain the bowel lining. And when bowel health improves, the same nutrient absorption. This can have a positive effect on the overall clarity of the skin and tone.
“Gelatin can maintain skin health indirectly, enhancing bowel health, which is often reflected in a state of better skin,” says D -Vishach Shantana, a dermatologist in Kaya Limited.
What to keep in mind before adding it to your usual
For most people, gelatin is safe in the average number. “Consumption of a large amount of gelatin can lead to digestive problems, especially for people with sensitive stomachs,” D -Dord adds. But it is important to remember that it is an animal, not a vegetarian. Currently, there is no plant source of true gelatin or collagen, even if some sounds are misleading. In addition, excessively sweetened versions can cancel potential benefits from the skin, contributing to inflammation.
