Beauty From Within

It is the ingestible side of beauty: powders, capsules and liquids taken by mouth, rather than creams and serums applied to the skin. Collagen, silica, biotin and keratin are the usual ingredients.

Both are hydrolysed collagen peptides. Bovine collagen is sourced from cattle hide and is usually type 1 and type 3. Marine collagen is sourced from fish skin and scales and is mostly type 1, with a smaller peptide size. Marine suits anyone who does not eat beef, bovine is usually the cheaper scoop.

It varies from about 2.5g to 10g a scoop depending on the brand, and some blends include vitamin C, silica or biotin alongside. The amount per serve is listed on each product page, which is the number worth comparing.

Collagen peptides are always animal derived, from cattle or fish, so they are not vegan. Colloidal silica, biotin, hyaluronic acid and the vegan collagen builder formulas are plant or mineral based. Check the ingredient panel on the listing, which states the source.

Unflavoured powders dissolve into coffee, water or a smoothie without changing the taste, and suit anyone already adding something else to a drink. Flavoured blends are easier to take in plain water and usually include vitamin C or fruit powders.

Usually yes, and collagen is often taken alongside a multivitamin or vitamin C. If you take prescription medicine, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are booked for surgery, check with your pharmacist first. Ask us in store or through the website and we will go through it with you.