Is CollagenAffecting Your Skin?
Explore the connection between collagen supplements, the microbiome, and visible skin concerns.
Collagen Supplements & Your Skin
While collagen supplements have become increasingly popular, they may not be the right solution for everyone. Dr. Ben Johnson, founder of Osmosis, has identified a connection between collagen supplementation and changes in the skin that may be associated with microbiome imbalance, including:
Redness Near the Nostrils
Redness concentrated around the nostrils may be associated with stomach and microbiome imbalance. This visible pattern is one of the skin changes Dr. Ben has connected with collagen supplementation.
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Acne breakouts
Collagen supplementation may be associated with new or persistent breakouts in some individuals. These blemishes may reflect an underlying microbiome imbalance rather than a surface-level skin concern alone.
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Peri-oral dermatitis
Redness and irritation around the nose and mouth may also be associated with microbiome imbalance. Dr. Ben’s holistic approach looks beyond the skin’s surface to help address factors that may contribute to this visible pattern.
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Redness Near the Nostrils?
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Stop using these supplements to reduce redness around the nostrils
- Antibiotics
- Apple cider vinegar
- Ascorbyl palmitate
- Aspirin/Motrin/NSAID’s
- B12 orally (IV okay)
- Collagen
- Hyaluronic acid
- Multivitamins (many)
- Probiotics (most)
- Retinyl palmitate/acetate
- Seaweed/sea moss/sea kelp/algae
Blemishes?
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Stop using these supplements to reduce blemishes
- Ascorbyl palmitate
- Ashwagandha
- B12 orally (IV and injection okay)
- Collagen
- Electrolytes
- Minerals
- Most antibiotics (2 weeks of amoxicillin is actually anti-candida)
- Probiotics (all)
- Progesterone (on its own, not when balanced with estrogens)
- Retinyl palmitate/acetate
- Seaweed/sea moss/sea kelp/algae
- Whey protein (casein and all milk-based proteins except isolates)
Redness Around the Nose and Mouth?
Try Dr. Ben's Protocol
Stop using these supplements to reduce redness around the nose and mouth
- Ascorbyl palmitate
- Ashwagandha
- B12 orally (IV and injection okay)
- Collagen
- Electrolytes
- Minerals
- Most antibiotics (2 weeks of amoxicillin is actually anti-candida)
- Probiotics (all)
- Progesterone (on its own, not when balanced with estrogens)
- Retinyl palmitate/acetate
- Seaweed/sea moss/sea kelp/algae
- Whey protein (casein and all milk-based proteins except isolates)
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