For the past few weeks I’ve been testing out this anti-ageing collagen boosting cream called XYZ Smart Collagen Luxe Cream. I’m always a bit sceptical of magical creams that prevent or reduce wrinkles and stretch marks, because I think good genes, hydration, little exposure to sunlight, good diet and lack of smoking, drinking and drug taking are all factors in skin appearance and ageing, but if you are doing your best with your lifestyle, is there a way of using creams to reduce the signs of ageing?
Collagen is the key to maintaining youthful, healthy-looking skin. As we age, collagen production slows down, leading to thin, sagging skin and wrinkles. By the age of 35, collagen production has already halved, so at 40, I may have missed the boat in prevention – it will still have a positive effect though. I like to think my skin is quite youthful, I get lots of comments that I don’t look my age, my Mum doesn’t either so I think I’m just lucky. Having said that, I do have three lines on my forehead that won’t go away and I’m not going to lie if someone offered me botox for free I’d seriously consider it. My eyebags are there permanently as dark shadows but thankfully aren’t saggy. Maybe if I was allowed to sleep by a certain toddler they may diminish.
What’s in the XYZ Smart Collagen Cream?
The active ingredient is obtained from the leaf sap of the South African plant Bulbine frutescens. This sap contains two powerful compounds that have been scientifically proven to slow the rate of collagen breakdown in the dermis and increase collagen production – without triggering the body’s natural immune response that would interfere with the process and lead to low quality collagen overload. It’s made using ingredients obtained from organic, sustainably-grown plants which are gently cold pressed to protect their essential, active compounds. Here’s the ingredients written on the tub:

The Claims from XYZ Smart Collagen
They claim that unlike other collagen creams that increase collagen production but reduce the quality of the collagen, that the XYZ cream restores the balance of collagen production by stimulating the fibroblasts to produce more collagen – but also switches off leukotriene synthesis. This means collagen production is increased without interfering with the skin’s natural inflammatory response. This ensures the new collagen is strong, healthy, and integrated into your skin’s existing collagen network in just the right amounts to to guarantee long term, visible results.
What I noticed from using the cream
It’s a thick white cream with no fragrance. It goes on easily and absorbs well, rather like an aqueous cream for dry skin. I’ve been applying it twice a day as recommended, morning and night. At first I didn’t notice anything, but gradually, I have noticed my skin feels tighter and my little lines are reduced. It’s not a magic cream, nothing is, but even if the effects are psychological, I’m happy with it. It is worth noting that XYZ Smart Collagen is a certified organic, natural product made using sustainably grown, raw materials. It is vegan friendly, contains no artificial ingredients, and no mineral, palm or palm kernel oils. This is important to me when choosing my skincare. It retails at £39.99 for 60ml, which competes with other brands, and you only need a small amount so it will last a while.



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January 4, 2017 at 6:40 pma candlelit bath, facemask on and glitter bath bomb 🙂
January 4, 2017 at 8:04 pmBooking myself in for a deep tissue massage is my ultimate pampering treat
January 4, 2017 at 8:30 pmMy Sanctuary exfoliating body scrub
January 4, 2017 at 9:16 pmA facial – nothing better 🙂
January 4, 2017 at 9:39 pmI love a long soak in a hot bubble bath 🙂
January 4, 2017 at 11:24 pmA hot bubble bath
January 5, 2017 at 2:46 ama walk on my own with my headphones in (would love to say a bubble bath but there is always little knock on the door) x
January 5, 2017 at 8:41 amGoing for a facial. It makes my skin so much better.
January 5, 2017 at 9:40 amHot bubble bath, spa candles…
January 5, 2017 at 10:58 amI love a face mask x
January 5, 2017 at 2:43 pmGetting my hair done ‘properly’ in a really nice salon…not on my usual budget 😉 x
January 5, 2017 at 3:51 pmA gold face mask! Leaves my skin silky soft
January 5, 2017 at 7:46 pmA long soak in a hot bubble bath, glass of wine and lots of candles
January 5, 2017 at 8:21 pmoo face masks, i always feel so pampered after ive used them!
January 5, 2017 at 10:10 pmI love body butter from the body shop
January 6, 2017 at 1:16 pmoooh when my neice does my hands and nails.
January 8, 2017 at 7:21 pmSounds heavenly!
January 9, 2017 at 12:48 pmA bubble bat and a good book x
January 8, 2017 at 9:40 pmA facial at the salon…. bliss
January 9, 2017 at 12:31 amMassage, Chocolate and Wine lol
January 9, 2017 at 12:50 amA long soak in a bubble bath with a good book and a glass of wine
January 10, 2017 at 8:23 ama nice bubble bath and a face pack x
January 10, 2017 at 11:35 amWaiting until the kids are all in bed and getting a nice hot bubble bath without being disturbed. It’s amazing what becomes a luxury when you become a parent in comparison to what was beforehand.
January 10, 2017 at 4:33 pmActually being able to get a bath without the kids knocking on the door. My idea of pampering pre having children has definitley changed lol.
January 10, 2017 at 4:37 pmMy favourite pampering treat would definately be going for a proper massage
January 10, 2017 at 6:31 pmI love to snuggle up beside the fireplace with the other half watching a good film with a nice glass of wine. Bliss
January 10, 2017 at 9:12 pmA hot bubble bath with a face mask ☂
January 11, 2017 at 10:02 amSwedish or aromatherapy massage, as helps to ease aches and pains. I mention Swedish first as I do find deep massage is more effective at easing muscle tightness and aches. Though I do like aromatherapy massage as aroma can be soothing etc. Luckily some therapists enquire re depth or pressure of massage, which means can get benefits of both types of treatment.
January 16, 2017 at 1:31 pmI love a lush bath bomb
January 16, 2017 at 1:32 pmchocolates
January 16, 2017 at 1:48 pmA nice beard trim with a cuthroat razor and hot towels.
January 16, 2017 at 2:04 pmA long soak in the bath followed by a nice glass of rose in front of the tv!
January 16, 2017 at 2:29 pmI love to soak my feet and then have my husband dry and cream them for me while I lie down on the sofa and relax.
January 16, 2017 at 4:38 pma facial so relaxing x
January 16, 2017 at 6:06 pmA facial
January 16, 2017 at 8:29 pmA massage, it really relaxes me
January 16, 2017 at 8:43 pmGoing for a spa day.
January 16, 2017 at 9:00 pmA hot bath and a face mask
January 16, 2017 at 9:23 pmI love having my facials every few weeks. Also love having a Global Keratin treatment on my hair.
January 16, 2017 at 9:40 pmI love a nice foot and neck massage, really really relaxing 🙂 x
January 17, 2017 at 8:06 amI do love an all over massage!
January 17, 2017 at 10:10 ama long soak in the bath when the kids are in bed
January 17, 2017 at 9:14 pmI love a facial
January 18, 2017 at 7:37 amI love having a pedicure. very relaxing.
January 19, 2017 at 10:28 ama nice hot bath and then paint my nails x
January 19, 2017 at 7:29 pmA long hot bubble bath
January 19, 2017 at 8:21 pma red hot bath with plenty of bath bombs 🙂
January 20, 2017 at 6:10 pmHot bubble bath 🙂
January 20, 2017 at 7:52 pmRelaxing on the sofa having uninterrupted reading time! Doesn’t happen very often but when it does its a lovely treat and I feel wonderful afterwards 🙂
January 20, 2017 at 7:53 pmBubble bath, heated devil face masks, music and nip and fab products for afters.
January 20, 2017 at 9:24 pmA face mask and some chill time, this properly happens once a year!
January 20, 2017 at 9:29 pmI like to have my nails done once in a while 🙂
January 20, 2017 at 9:32 pmA bubble bath with a glass of wine ☺️
January 21, 2017 at 10:31 ami love a nice bubble ath
January 21, 2017 at 11:10 amI love having a facial (doesn’t happen often though!)
January 21, 2017 at 2:19 pmA long hot bath with a yummy Lush bath bomb, a glass of Merlot, a candle and quiet country music playing. Aaaaaah!
January 21, 2017 at 2:23 pmI love taking some time out with a face mask and some relaxing music… ahh 🙂
January 21, 2017 at 3:59 pma nice long quiet bath, with scented bubble bath, candles around the bath, followed by a take away so I don’t have to cook or do the washing up
January 21, 2017 at 4:29 pma nice relaxing bath without the kids wanting a poo and the dog whining for me lol
January 21, 2017 at 4:39 pmface masks 😀
January 21, 2017 at 7:45 pmI love getting a facial
January 21, 2017 at 9:25 pmA good face mask.
January 21, 2017 at 9:34 pmI love to have a massage – it relaxes me and the oil does wonders for my skin.
January 21, 2017 at 10:35 pmSanctuary Spa Luxurious Body Butter is amazing, makes me feel pampered every time.
January 21, 2017 at 11:38 pmHot bath and face masks
January 21, 2017 at 11:52 pmI love a nice face mask, whilst reading a book in the bath 🙂
January 22, 2017 at 3:07 amDefinitely a massage!
January 22, 2017 at 8:32 amA bath with some candles and a good book. Can stay in there for hours
January 22, 2017 at 10:50 amPraline chocolate or a nice relaxing facial
January 22, 2017 at 11:16 amGoing for a facial, but as that doesn’t happen very oftern, a nice warm bath with a moisturising mask on and some good tunes on the radio
January 22, 2017 at 12:16 pmMy favourite pampering treat is a long soak in a bubble filled bath, surrounded by candles, and with a glass of wine, followed by putting on cosy PJ’s and curling up on the sofa with my husband as he massages my feet!
January 22, 2017 at 12:31 pmA nice, thick, fruit-scented body scrub. Luxurious and really cheers me up!
January 22, 2017 at 1:06 pmSpoiling my better half
January 22, 2017 at 1:12 pmFull body massage by a hunk
January 22, 2017 at 4:05 pmmy favourite pampering treat is a nice long bubble bath. However, in our new house, which is a rather dilapidated “fixer-upper”, the only bath is not usable as the plumbing is worn out. So until we find the money to re-do the bathroom, I am unable to indulge myself.
January 22, 2017 at 4:54 pmMy favourite pampering treat is a foot spa then putting on my favourite scrub and foot cream makes me feel all refreshed
January 22, 2017 at 4:55 pmhead massage
January 22, 2017 at 4:57 pmMy favourite pampering treat that I’ve grown to love is getting my hair done. That trip to the hairdressers once every 8 weeks is bliss and my hairdresser is always running behind with her appointments which I love as I get more time to sit & relax without feeling like I should be doing something productive!
January 22, 2017 at 5:01 pmto be honest I havent got one; I tend to hit the food and eat emotionally sadly. But, have booked a spa day with my daughter at the beginning of Feb. for the first time ever. Hopefully I will be able to relax and enjoy it.
January 22, 2017 at 5:04 pmA bath with Molton Brown products and a scented candle.
January 22, 2017 at 6:13 pmI love a long soak in a hot bubble bath
January 22, 2017 at 8:23 pmA box of dark chocolates.
January 22, 2017 at 9:33 pma hot bath and chocs xx
January 22, 2017 at 10:58 pmHere is my personal & real experience with XYZ Smart Collagen. I have tried to collate the best information available for the people who are confused in choosing best organic luxe cream.
February 28, 2017 at 7:10 am