7 Best Collagen-Boosting Serums, Creams and Supplements For Youthful Skin

Collagen—a buzzword in the beauty biz—is a naturally occurring protein in the body which plays a vital role in supporting the structures responsible for making our skin firm and plump. 

"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," explains Dr Simal Soin, AAYNA clinic.

Here are a few dermatologically-tested and approved topical applicants and oral supplements that can boost collagen production in your body. 

 

1) 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. This topical preparation also goes a long way in stimulating cell formation and gene activation.

 

2) 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 product. This lightweight serum is also clinically-proven to help you sustain your youthful appearance, keeping signs of skin ageing at bay. With reduced damage to the building blocks of our skin such as collagen, it helps improve fine lines and wrinkles.

 

3) Epique Switzerland Intensive Cellular Repair Serum

This phyto-concentrates infused serum stimulates the synthesis of collagen and improves skin hydration and micro-circulation. It possess a non-greasy, light-weight texture and ingredients that enhance the skin’s moisture level, firmness and smoothness, while working to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

 

4) Truderma Stabilised Vitamin C Serum

This pocket-friendly product is a water-based, anti-ageing serum that can penetrate deep into the layers of your skin. It brings back skin elasticity and counteracts the possibility of fine lines and wrinkles, through boosting the production of collagen.

 

5) 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.

 

6) Curcunus Tablet, Strenuous Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

The Curcunus tablet contains 500 mg of nano-curcumin and 400 mg of collagen. Curcumin is shown to have excellent 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.

 

7) SkinGlo Collagen Drink

This nutritional supplement describes itself as 'drinkable marine collagen', which essentially contains marine collagen along with seven other nutrients. The company claims to have reduced the breakdown of collagen by stomach acids, using ‘NutriProtect technology’ that encases the supplement like a life jacket which keeps 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).

 

AAYNA Collagen Facial

Exclusively available at AAYNA Clinic, this one-of-a-kind treatment relies on the transdermal delivery of collagen through the ion channels of your skin, by a process called 'selective permeation'. It revitalizes your skin by encouraging the ionic transport of hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C deep below the skin's surface, which stimulates collagen production. Noticeable results are visible after a single session, although for best results, 4 to 6 sessions are recommended.