7 Collagen-Boosting Serums, Creams, and Supplements For Youthful Skin
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the body, one which plays a vital role in supporting the structures that are responsible for making our skin plump and firm. This wrinkle-preventing protein keeps fine lines and other signs of premature ageing at bay, and makes your en-route-to-saggy skin resilient and elastic. One of India's top aesthetic and cosmetic dermatologists, Dr Simal Soin explains, "As we age, and with over-exposure to external stressors such as sun damage, the collagen present in our skin deteriorates. Thereby, to keep your skin's collagen content intact, and to prevent visible signs of ageing, one needs to work on two things—to preserve the existing collagen present in the skin, and to externally supply new collagen to your skin." So, if you're looking to maximise collagen production with a little help from the outside, find below a few dermatologically-tested topical applicants and oral supplements that'll do the work.
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Curcunus Tablet, Strenuous Healthcare Pvt. Ltd
The Curcunus tablet contains 500 mg of nano-curcumin and 400 mg of collagen. Curcumin is shown to offer superior anti-inflammatory properties, and the nano formulation helps in easy absorption. More than 90% of the nutrients present in this tablet are absorbed by the body.
It should be consumed once daily, post a meal, under supervision of your doctor.
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GM Therapeutics Tablet Age Defy
Age Defy is an oral supplement consisting of collagen peptides, enriched with Vitamin C and E, astaxanthin, zinc, and other antioxidants. "Collagen, taken orally, often presents the challenge as to how much is getting absorbed by the body. This tablet promises 90% absorption of hydrolyzed collagen. It also helps prevent the breakdown of existing collagen in your body, along with supplementing collagen stores," informs Dr Simal.
It should be consumed once daily, post a meal, under supervision of your doctor.
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SkinGlo Collagen Drink
This nutritional supplement describes itself as 'drinkable marine collagen', which essentially contains marine collagen along with seven other nutrients. The product claims to have reduced the breakdown of collagen with stomach acids, using a ‘NutriProtect technology’ that encases the supplement keeping its nutrients intact, until they reach their target cells. It comes in ready-to-use sachets, which can be consumed directly or mixed with your favorite beverage.
Check if you are allergic to marine products before consumption.
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Truderma Stabilised Vitamin C Serum
A water-based, anti-ageing serum that can penetrate deep into the layers of your skin, this potent formula retains elasticity and counteracts the possibility of fine lines and wrinkles by boosting collagen production.
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Dermatica RetiPRIME Night Cream
This collagen-boosting cream promises the goodness of 'hydrogenated retinol', which stimulates natural hyaluronic acid and collagen, and works at a fibroblast level. Besides, the excessive dryness reported due to the use of retinol-based products is minimal with this formula. The topical preparation also goes a long way in stimulating cell formation and gene activation.
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Epique Switzerland Intensive Cellular Repair Serum
This phyto-concentrate infused serum stimulates the synthesis of collagen and improves skin hydration and micro-circulation. It possesses a non-greasy, light-weight texture, and ingredients that enhance your skin’s moisture level, firmness and smoothness, while working to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
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iS Clinical GeneXC Serum
This potion—from the elite range of iS Clinical products—boasts of 'extremozymes' and 'kakadu plum extracts', making it a powerful, antioxidant-rich formula. The lightweight serum is clinically-proven to help sustain your youthful appearance, combating signs of skin ageing. With reduced damage to the building blocks of our skin, such as collagen, it helps visibly improve fine lines and wrinkles.