Algenist GENIUS Liquid Collagen Hand Cream - Advanced, Fast-Absorbing Moisturizer for Dry Hands with Active Vegan Collagen & Shea Butter - Non-Comedogenic & Hypoallergenic Skincare (50ml / 1.7oz)

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But that doesn’t mean it can’t respond to a little encouragement from creams like this pro-collagen formulation by Dr Organic.

Naturally, collagen has made its way into skincare products, namely rich moisturizers. And while the research is still unclear if collagen applied topically can fully penetrate the skin and offer all the benefits it promises (more on that below), the TDLR: it doesn't hurt to use a moisturizer that boasts collagen and other hydrating ingredients. After consulting dermatologists, we compiled a list of collagen creams that offer other beneficial ingredients to protect your skin from aging and leave it plump and hydrated. With its blend of collagen, peptides, niacinamide, and soothing oatmeal, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream won our top spot as an all around amazing moisturizer. As we age, we naturally lose collagen, which can result in textural changes, loss of elasticity and firmness, along with fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C protects skin from free radicals, which prevents the breakdown of collagen from environmental stressors," she says. When skin cells are plump and fully hydrated, skin appears more supple and radiant." Plus, she adds that "collagen rebuilding products help the skin look more youthful because the more collagen we have in our skin, the less sagging we see, along with fewer fine lines and wrinkles." Do collagen products really work? As well as helping to improve the plumpness and firmness of your skin, it also supports and strengthens tendons, bones, ligaments, nails and hair. Most collagens in beauty products are made from animal or fish collagen and are not vegan. However, there are a small number of vegan collagens that are made from plant-based derivatives such as seaweed. How we test

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Our skin naturally contains collagen, but from our mid-twenties onwards, the rate at which it’s produced slows down, as does its quality, leading to signs of ageing, from fine lines to loss of firmness. Hydrolysed collagen, aka collagen peptides, which is collagen that has been broken down into easily dissolvable amino acids. Collagen face creams claim to slow down these signs of ageing. But it’s important to note that collagen itself is a large molecule that can't be absorbed topically, so using it on the skin is unlikely to give the results you want.

The hydrolysed collagen, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C work together to encourage cell turnover for more moisturised and plumped up skin. If you hope to achieve bright and plump skin with a collagen cream, look for additional ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalane, and niacinamide that are known for their hydrating and brightening abilities. The pure peptides in this serum help to promote collagen levels while the vitamin C and hyaluronic acid helps give your skin a youthful glow.

Top of that list is collagen, a protein that gives skin its structure and is essential for elasticity, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and minimise sagging.