In our never-ending quest to achieve a year round glow, collagen face creams are one of the simplest–and most accessible–options on the market. The buzzy ingredient is everywhere, from ingestible options to Korean sheet masks , but there is a lot of misinformation about what these products actually do. Contrary to the name, collagen creams rarely contain actual collagen, which is one of the fundamental building blocks of the skin. Rather, they are packed with ingredients that help support our natural collagen production.

“A collagen cream is formulated to support collagen and collagen production while general moisturizers focus on boosting hydration and supporting the natural skin barrier,” explains dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick . “Collagen is a protein that provides structural

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