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Review
. 2020 Sep 23;13(19):4217.
doi: 10.3390/ma13194217.

Collagen Based Materials in Cosmetic Applications: A Review

Alina Sionkowska  1 , Katarzyna Adamiak  1   2 , Katarzyna Musiał  1 , Magdalena Gadomska  1
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Review

Collagen Based Materials in Cosmetic Applications: A Review

Alina Sionkowska et al. Materials (Basel). .

Abstract

This review provides a report on properties and recent advances in the application of collagen in cosmetics. Collagen is a structural protein found in animal organisms where it provides for the fundamental structural support. Most commonly it is extracted from mammalian and fish skin. Collagen has attracted significant academic interest as well as the attention of the cosmetic industry due to its interesting properties that include being a natural humectant and moisturizer for the skin. This review paper covers the biosynthesis of collagen, the sources of collagen used in the cosmetic industry, and the role played by this protein in cosmetics. Future aspects regarding applications of collagen-based materials in cosmetics have also been mentioned.

Keywords: collagen; cosmetics; peptides; skin.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Biosynthesis and processing of collagen type I.
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Biosynthesis and processing of collagen type III.
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The application of collagen in cosmetics.
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Polymers and biopolymers used for artificial blending with collagen.
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