How To Boost Collagen: Best Skincare & Treatments For Collagen | Dr Sam Bunting

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and there are 16 different types. However, the most important ones that represent 80 to 90% of all our collagen, are types one and three which are present in the skin.

Most of my patients ask me how to boost collagen because as we age and our collagen depletes, our skin changes in fundamental ways. When you start to see fine lines and wrinkles, you guessed it, you're losing collagen!

The good news is that there are proven ways to increase collagen levels in your skin. In today’s video, I share the secrets of the best ingredients and treatments to boost your collagen so you can firm and smooth your skin to access your own grown-up glow!

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Disclaimer: The content seen in this video is provided only for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek professional help individually if you suffer from any dermatological condition. Due to the volume of patients seen in the clinic, and to the unique nature of skin, Dr Bunting is unable to respond to every query on these videos.

[fadkabari]

I am 46 year old Somali woman, I don't have any wrinkles no hyperpigmentation no sagging but I still follow Dr bunting because I wanna keep what I have and because she is brilliant ❤

[barbarapaz]

What about drinking/eating bone broth for collagen production “on the inside”?

[misselle]

Could I please know what’s your opinion on collagen supplements/powder? And if you think it’s actually useful, may I know what brand you recommend? Because I know it’s quite controversial since the majority of the peptides dissolves itself in the stomach and blocks the recognition of the protein as a whole…

[ann]

I find that aging has alot to do with family genes. When I spoke to my dermatologist thats what he said 90 percent family genes. But i think its important to take care of yourself anyway. I notice in my 40's my skin was nice . But in my 50's ..I needed extra help in maintaining a youthful look and skin products and sunscreen wasnt enough . I believe that family genes dictates how well you will look as you age

[annebrower]

I have been following your advice for a couple years now. Recently, I was asked to show ID before ordering alcohol. It is illegal here to sell alcohol to anyone who looks like they may be younger than 30 without asking for ID. I’m 46! Your advice works 😉

[littlevoice_]

Many brands of collagen powders and sachets market specifically on anti aging and skin health, do you recommend any in particular?

[khushiqureshi]

Can you please make video on layering niacinamide, vit c, azelaic acid, tretinoin and hyaluronic acid in am/pm routine.
That will be so helpful

[FateOfTheElephant]

She's pretty and has amazing skin

[TheJZab]

I had microneedling and had an awful down time. I had severe redness that lasted 7 days, and pinkness which lingered for a couple of weeks! It was not an easy procedure for me and I really didn't see any good results. I understand I was unlucky and maybe the needle depth was too long for my first time. I think my practitioner also used a strong serum on me. Anyway, I just wanted to comment because it's so often advertised as a quick and easy procedure with little to no down time but this was not my experience at all. Thanks for the informative video!

[mariakatsikani]

Thanks for all the information. I would like to ask; are peptides overhyped or do they actually help with collagen?

[massivekitty]

Your cat is so cute in the background 🖤

[FIFII]

I would say having a low sugar diet would probably be the simplest yet most difficult thing you could do!

[changhe]

i’m from china where informative and helpful video about skincare like this is so hard to find. thank you Dr Sam! you are so articulate and please keep on with what you’ve been doing☺️

[danielacristina]

Dr Dam, have you heard about Biosil? It’s supposed to be a collagen generator and appearently the manufacter has clinical studies on it. Wondering what your thoughts on it are xxx

[vetsai]

I’ve tried laser resurfacing four times in four months, with no reduction in wrinkles. The fourth time the surgeon performed the procedure four free. Three of those times he set the laser on the deepest settings, without any luck. I’ve also tried fillers for my lips and around my mouth, the first time the treatments were two weeks apart, the second and third treatments were one month apart—but no results, my skin simply absorbed them completely! Right now, I’m considering fat transfers or microneedling with radiofrequency. I’m at a loss for what not do!!

[DeeDee-rrsn]

🌻 doesn't glycation have something to do with it too?

[s_shaleh]

What about HRT Dr Sam? I watched Caroline Hirons talking about it recently with regards to menopause and how it has impacted her skin.

[leeannlowery]

Would love to hear your professional thoughts on human growth factor serums like SkinMedica TNS. It is a respected company with some studies but the cost of it and other similar products is very high—unless it really works. Thank you!

[maggielunn]

What about ingesting collagen tablets ?

[pomodoro_]

What is your personal opinion of dermapen/microneedling?