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Please advise what is the difference and, if any, similarities between hyaluronic acid and collagen?
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Big difference: Collagen is a protein fiber in the skin. Hyaluronic acid is a carbohydrate, a thick liquid that surrounds collagen. Both are essential to normal skin.
Answered 7/22/2014
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