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Who’s in your beauty products?
Collagen, frequently found in beauty products such as skin creams and lotions, in supplement form, and in various animal-based “food”, has been touted as an amazing addition to the diet for skin health, and various companies even claim it can keep you looking young and youthful.
But what is collagen, and where does it come from?
Collagen is a structural protein found exclusively in animals, mostly in fibrous tissues such as tendons, ligaments, and skin. It is the main component of connective tissues and makes up 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content.
The collagen that is present in cosmetics and supplements is in fact hydrolysed collagen, also known as gelatin. Gelatin is produced by hydrolysing the collagen protein into peptides, and is sourced from by-products of the meat and leather industries. Most gelatin is derived from pig and cow bones and skin.
If we did not see non-human animals as commodities for us to use as we please, these products would not exist, and every single part of their bodies would not be seen as a money-making venture.
Are their lives not worth more than our vanity?
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