I’m trying to be OK with this aging thing.
I’m trying not to care about every new wrinkle that emerges (which literally feels like it happens daily.) I’m trying not to notice the loss of elasticity in my face when I see drooping in places that didn’t droop yesterday.
But here’s the thing – with social media basically demanding selfies, it’s hard NOT to notice. Especially over time. We’re all used to looking at ourselves in the mirror daily, but when you suddenly have a papertrail of photos that basically full-on detail how you’re aging, all I can say is UGH.
So when new “revolutionary” products come to market that claim to combat the signs of aging, I’m always intrigued. Skeptical, but intrigued. The latest being collagen drinks and supplements. I mean, it makes sense… loss of collagen contributes to the wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin, so why not drink it to replace what you’ve lost"
Oh if only that was how it works.

First and foremost, you should know that the supplement industry is unregulated… so they can make claims without providing proof. Yes, yes, much like the cosmetics industry, but less so which makes it a little bit scarier.
According to an article in the New York Times regarding the Attorney General sending a cease and desist letter to major retailers carrying supplements, “The F.D.A. requires that companies verify that every supplement they manufacture ...