February 15, 2024

We’re here with our resident skincare expert, Dr Sophie Shotter, to answer the golden question - does collagen skincare really work?

5 mins By Dr. Sophie Shotter

Collagen is a buzzword in skincare at the moment. So, as the UK’s No.1 Collagen experts, we’re here with our resident skincare expert, Dr Sophie Shotter, to answer the golden question - does collagen skincare really work?

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Does collagen skincare work?

Collagen is a buzzword in skincare at the moment. So, as the UK’s No.1 Collagen experts, we’re here with our resident skincare expert, Dr Sophie Shotter, to answer the golden question - does collagen skincare really work?
The quick answer - collagen boosting ingredients in skincare work. Yes, that’s right, collagen boosting ingredients. Skincare containing only collagen just won’t be effective. Find out why in Dr. Sophie’s short video below…
No time to watch Dr. Sophie’s video? Don’t worry, we break down everything you need to know about collagen and collagen skincare below.

What is Collagen and Why Does Our Skin Need It?

Known as a ‘nature’s building block’, collagen is the most abundant structural protein found in the human body. Mainly present in the skin, bones and connective tissues, collagen provides structural support, strength and skin elasticity.
In skin, collagen is found in the dermis (the middle layer of skin). And it’s here, in the dermis, that collagen fibres provide infrastructure to maintain your skin’s elasticity. Without collagen in your dermis, skin will experience a loss of elasticity and start to sag.
As our collagen levels drop, visible signs of ageing, such as the appearance of wrinkles, elasticity of skin and thinning hair, start to show. Using collagen boosting skincare and taking collagen supplements help stimulate your body's natural collagen production and maintain skin health.

What Collagen Boosting Ingredients Should You Look For in Skincare?

Collagen is a huge molecule. It's so big it can’t penetrate the skin barrier when used in its natural form as a skincare ingredient. That means collagen skincare and collagen creams that solely contain collagen molecules, won’t give you any of the amazing skin benefits collagen provides.

So, when it comes to collagen skincare you need to look for collagen boosting ingredients, which help promote your skin’s natural product of collagen.

Our Deep Lift Skincare range contains collagen boosting ingredients and is the UK's ONLY collagen-boosting skincare that’s clinically proven to enhance firmness and reduce fine lines and wrinkles in just 28 days.¹

Here’s some of the powerhouse ingredients we include:

Matrixyl® 3000*
Boosts collagen and is clinically proven to reduce the visibility/appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Niacinamide
Helps the skin respond to damage caused by UV light.

DERMOSCULPT™**
Retightens the delicate skin of the neck & decolleté for a sculpted and firmed appearance.

Dr. Sophie says;

“The Deep Lift range by Absolute Collagen uses collagen boosting peptides, rather than collagen itself, to promote collagen production within the skin. So that’s really important because collagen itself isn’t a good ingredient to be used topically. Whereas the peptides involved in these products are great ingredients.”

The Benefits of Absolute Collagen’s Deep Lift Collagen-Boosting Skincare

At Absolute Collagen, we believe great skincare is about more than just looking good. That's why our Deep Lift Skincare range works deep for real results you can see and feel good about.

Packed with a blend of collagen boosting peptides, each skin-loving product is suitable for all skin types and helps to support your natural collagen levels.

The result: beautiful skin that feels strong, firmer, and deeply hydrated. And much more than that, you feel your Absolute best!

🌞 Deep Lift Day Cream with SPF30

Clinically proven to significantly improve skin firmness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in 28 days with SPF30 for daily skin protection. ¹

🌟 Deep Lift Neck & Dec Cream

Designed to improve the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles. Clinically proven to leave you with a sculpted and firmed appearance around the neck and décolleté.

😍 Deep Lift Eye Cream

Supports skin radiance around the delicate area of your eyes to lift and brighten. Uses collagen-enhancing technology, scientifically proven to boost collagen production by +143%! ²

🌙 Deep Lift Night Cream

The ultimate overnight cream, clinically proven to significantly improve skin firmness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles overnight in 28 days. ¹

⚡ Collagen Boosting Serum

A collagen-boosting powerhouse clinically proven to help with skin firmness and reduce the visibility of wrinkles after 28 days. ¹

Absolute Collagen Deep Lift Skincare Clinical Studies

Absolute Collagen Deep Lift Skincare uses a powerhouse of clinically proven collagen enhancing peptides, powered to visibly lift and strengthen for stronger feeling skin. In both the Absoluter Trials and our clinical study, the results were outstanding.

Ready to start your journey to feeling strong in your own skin? Shop the Deep Lift Skincare range here.

The Ultimate Collagen Skincare Routine

Now you’ve discovered collagen boosting skincare from the UK’s No.1 collagen experts, let’s talk about the ultimate collagen skincare routine.

Step 1: Deep Cleanse

Begin your skincare routine with a fresh canvas by using a gentle cleanser. A clean face is essential for the Deep Lift Skincare products to work their magic effectively.

Step 2: Collagen Boosting Serum

After cleansing, apply our collagen boosting serum to your clean skin. Containing hyaluronic acid for deep hydration without any oily residue, our collagen boosting serum is clinically proven to increase firmness of skin by 27% in just 28 days.1

Step 3: Deep Lift Day Cream with SPF Protection

Continue your collagen skincare routine with our Deep Lift Day Cream, enriched with SPF30. This advanced formula includes Matrixyl® 30001*, a wonderful ingredient known to boost collagen production, leaving your skin radiant and protected from the sun's rays.

Step 4: Deep Lift Neck and Dec Cream

Now it’s time to give your neck and décolleté the special care they deserve with our Deep Lift Neck & Dec Cream. This cream works deep using Dermosculpt™** and leaves you with a sculpted and firmed appearance on this delicate skin area.

Step 4: Deep Lift Eye Cream for Brighter Eyes

Gently dab on the Deep Lift Eye Cream, which has been clinically proven to lift the delicate skin around your eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles. Say goodbye to tired-looking eyes!

Repeat the Routine Before Bedtime

To maximise the benefits of Deep Lift Skincare, don't forget to repeat this simple routine before bedtime. Swap out the Deep Lift Day Cream for the Deep Lift Night Cream, allowing it to strengthen and restore your skin while you sleep.

Collagen Boosting Skincare: Getting The Best Results

For the best results, support your new daily collagen skincare routine with our clinically advanced Marine Collagen Supplement. Packed with 8000mg of premium hydrolysed Type 1 marine collagen and enriched with Vitamin C, our collagen supplement has undergone the UK's most robust, gold-standard clinical trial ever done on a collagen supplement. And the results were outstanding, with 100% of participants taking Absolute Collagen experiencing improvements in clinical measures of skin quality! ³

To see the full clinical trial results, click here.

Ready to feel strong in your own skin? Shop Deep Lift Skincare range now.

¹ Clinical trial over 28 days. Results based on over 30 people.

² In vitro testing.

³ Independent user trial: 130 participants over 12 weeks.

*Matrixyl® 3000 is a registered trademark of Sederma.

**Dermosculpt™ is a registered trademark of Codif Technologie Naturelle.

Article written by Dr. Sophie Shotter

Our resident skin expert Dr. Sophie Shotter knows the importance of collagen for great skin, and supports Absoluters with their specific skin queries.