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looking good<br />
is too big to penetrate the<br />
skin’s dermis when applied<br />
topically, so can’t actually<br />
boost collagen levels as<br />
some skincare products<br />
would have you believe. That<br />
doesn’t mean you need to<br />
bin your beauty favourites<br />
though, collagen-boosting<br />
face creams and serums can<br />
still temporarily improve<br />
skin texture. Collagen<br />
supplements on the other<br />
hand, contain smaller collagen<br />
fragments meaning they’re<br />
absorbed more easily for our<br />
bodies to make use of.<br />
Try these ➜<br />
Did you know?<br />
For best results,<br />
choose what are known<br />
as ‘hydrolysed’ collagen<br />
supplements, as the<br />
hydrolysation process<br />
breaks down the proteins<br />
into smaller particles so<br />
they can be more easily<br />
absorbed. It’s also thought<br />
collagen supplements<br />
containing Vitamin C are<br />
more effective<br />
The ultimate<br />
collagen hero<br />
Rejuvenated Collagen<br />
Shots, £39.95/30<br />
servings<br />
With one of the highest<br />
collagen amounts per<br />
serving (10,000mg)<br />
compared to the<br />
other supplements we<br />
researched, Collagen Shots<br />
combines marine extract<br />
hydrolysed collagen plus<br />
antioxidant-rich acai<br />
berry, Vitamins B and<br />
C and hyaluronic acid<br />
making in an anti-ageing<br />
powerhouse. Add a scoop<br />
a day to a glass of water.<br />
The time<br />
saver<br />
LQ Liquid Health Skin,<br />
Hair & Nails, £29.99/<br />
10-day supply<br />
Each of these handy<br />
ready-made drinks<br />
contain a decent amount<br />
of marine collagen per<br />
serving (7,000mg), as well<br />
as hydrating hyaluronic<br />
acid, nail-boosting biotin<br />
and potent anti-ager<br />
resveratrol.<br />
Take a<br />
supplement for<br />
at least three<br />
months for the<br />
best results<br />
The budget<br />
option<br />
Bioglan Beauty<br />
Collagen Strawberry<br />
Gummies, £18.99/60<br />
gummies (one-month<br />
supply)<br />
With added biotin<br />
and selenium, these<br />
gummies are a great<br />
option for topping up<br />
your collagen on the go.<br />
Combined with Vitamin C<br />
they promise to improve<br />
the skin, hair and nails.<br />
The collagen dose per<br />
serving is lower than the<br />
other options, but they are<br />
cheaper.<br />
Vitamin C-rich foods are key for collagen production<br />
in our bodies. Good choices include sweet red<br />
peppers, broccoli, oranges and strawberries.<br />
PICs: shutterstock, alamy stock photo . consult your gp before taking<br />
any new supplement and always read the instructions<br />
Try these top foods<br />
for skin that glows<br />
from within…<br />
Zinc and copper are both required<br />
for helping our bodies form collagen.<br />
Good sources include red meat,<br />
shellfish (particular oysters), nuts,<br />
seeds and Shiitake mushrooms.<br />
Stockists: Bioglan available from Holland & Barrett 0370<br />
606 6606; LQ Liquid Health available from Boots 0345 070<br />
8090; Rejuvenated 0114 235 6585 www.rejuvenated.com/uk<br />
Lean protein is broken down to<br />
amino acids by our digestive system<br />
and this is then combined with<br />
Vitamin C, zinc and copper<br />
to produce collagen. Include plenty<br />
of chicken, turkey, white fish,<br />
eggs, nuts and seeds in your diet.
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