"The Irish market for skincare products is more than €200m a year. That's an awful lot of face cream. You can buy all sorts of products that claim to keep wrinkles at bay. They contain ingredients such as extracts of seaweed, rose hip, tea tree oil, kiwi, strawberries and honey to name a few."
"You could almost eat them. A protein called collagen is a ­common ingredient. Some products cost €100 or more for a small tub of cream containing collagen. They ­usually smell and feel nice. Athletes and people with arthritis also take collagen to keep joints supple."
The Irish market for skincare products generates more than €200 million annually. Many products claim to prevent wrinkles and contain ingredients such as extracts of seaweed, rose hip, tea tree oil, kiwi, strawberries and honey. Several of these ingredients are so food-like that they appear almost edible. Collagen is a common ingredient in creams and sold as a supplement. Some collagen-containing products cost €100 or more for a small tub. These creams often smell and feel pleasant. Athletes and people with arthritis also take collagen orally to help keep joints supple.
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