Collagen and acne

(Jessica) #1

I started adding collagen powder to my morning coffee ritual and my face has broken out terribly. I thought collagen would help clear my skin but it has had the opposite effect. I tried this little experiment twice and I got the same terrible acne along my chin each time. Does collagen effect hormone levels? Has anyone else had experience with this?

#2

I haven’t tried collagen supplements, but you may be allergic to something in that product.

(Jessica) #3

Hmmm, I don’t know if I am brave enough to try another brand. My face is just recovering. But that is a good point.

(Carl Keller) #4

I found a few links that might interest you:

https://www.quora.com/My-skin-is-having-a-break-out-after-I-consumed-collagen-as-a-supplement-Is-this-normal

Anecdotally, I discovered that cheese was causing me the occasional zit and since I’ve stopped eating it, my skin is 99% blemish free. I can’t find any science that supports my reaction to cheese but there is plenty of science that shows an association between dairy products and acne (mainly milk). You might try some personal experimentation to see if this might help clear your skin.