Collagen Creams

Yep, I agree with what Beauty Guru said. I think that people just assume that since it has collagen it will increase collagen. Perhaps the marketing people cought onto this and went along. After all if no claims are made but only vague descriptions, they can say almost anything.

thats good to know Beauty guru !

i have some body lotion that claims to have collagen in it,
( not why i bought it, haha )

but i really like it in terms of what it does.
its smoother than normal lotions and kinda thicker i guess. but the moisture lasts ages after its applied.

some just sink into my skin and i need to re-apply :/

its also not tested on animals, and i think the brand is Planet Earth.
if anyone wants to check it out xoxo

Yes, collagen is too big to penetrate into the dermis. However, skin penetration is not the aim of moisturisers which contain collagen. It is a very hydrophilic ingredient, meaning water is attracted to it. It is therefore an excellent component of moisturising creams, helping to bind water to the upper layers of the epidermis.

Emzaau, you are correct to suggest that collagen-stimulating ingredients such as Vitamin C are important. Newer technologies such as the Dermaroller may also increase collagen synthesis.

Cosmetic houses do need to be more responsible in making outrageous claims and in their self-funded “research” and trials.

Go for collagen-stimulating ingredients instead: vitamin C, amino acids, CoEnzyme Q10, copper peptides etc.

In a lot of Asian countries, pork bones and cartilage are used to cook a broth which is then used as a base for noodle soups. The broth is extremely nutritious – packed with amino acids and collagen – which apparently keeps you looking young!

FYI: You can get pork broth at Japanese ramen joints.

^^ Ha ha!! I was just reading the Advertiser in the lunchroom BB!! No surprises in this article – we all know the truth, but some people still just want to believe…like Fox Mulder 😉