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Skincare goes far beyond the creams and serums applied to your face. What you eat – as well as the supplements you take – can play a major role in the health of skin, hair and nails, with collagen fast becoming a popular choice for those looking to boost their beauty routine from within. One particular supplement has even sparked attention online after a 60-year-old woman claimed it helped her ‘look 40.’
Health and wellness retailer iHerb stocks the highly-rated California Gold Nutrition Collagen, with shoppers currently able to save 20% using the code 20COLLAGENUK. This brings the price of a 462g tub down to £27.33, which works out at around just 30p per day.
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the body, but production declines as we age, which is why supplements can become increasingly beneficial over time. California Gold Nutrition Collagen comes in an unflavoured powder formula containing marine-derived collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.
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The non-bovine, hydrolysed fish collagen is designed to support healthier hair, skin and nails, while also benefiting joints and bones. Users are advised to blend one scoop of the collagen (5g) each day into 180-240ml of room temperature water or juice, stirring well.
It ought to be taken on an empty stomach at least one hour before or two hours after meals. Each tub delivers roughly 93 servings in total.
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The product itself comes in powder form – 462g – and is made up of marine sourced collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin c.
Another possibility is the Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus Liquid Hydrolysed Marine Collagen Sachet, costing £35.99, down from £44.99, at Lookfantastic. Available in convenient sachets – with 14 supplied per box – it’s described as a food supplement formula combining collagen, aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. The sachets should be mixed into a glass of water before drinking and work for different skin types.
A more affordable alternative is the Unfabled Collagen Gummies 60s for £13.99 from Boots. Described as ‘delicious, orange-flavoured’ daily gummies, each provides 1000mg of hydrolysed collagen, plus a beauty boost of biotin and selenium to support healthy-looking hair and skin, reports the Mirror.
View 3 ImagesThe Collagen has been rated highly on the iHerb website.(Image: Ekaterina Goncharova via Getty Images)
The California Gold Nutrition Collagen has earned a remarkable 4.7 out of 5 stars on the iHerb website. One reviewer wrote: “First of all, the wrinkles on my hands have become less noticeable, and my nails and thighs have become shinier. It’s safe because it doesn’t contain any beef-derived ingredients.
“The taste isn’t too fishy, and it’s easy to drink. I’ve switched to a subscription, and I’m looking forward to using it even more. As per the suggested use, I take one scoop (5g) per day, at least one hour before meals or two hours after meals on an empty stomach, dissolve well in room-temperature water and drink.”
Another customer remarked: “I have gone through some poor health and was looking very old, my skin was dry and wrinkled, having just turned 60. I have now taken this for a year and everyone comments on how good my skin looks people say I look 40 so that is great for my ego, and frankly I feel it in my bones and joints, I believe this collagen really works and works well.
“It’s expensive but it is worth every cent. I keep coming back to this as I have tried many different collagen preparations and this is the best. High quality, neutral taste easy to take, great size, excellent packaging to keep fresh.”
View 3 ImagesCollagen powder can also improve the appearance of healthy nails (Image: Getty )
However, not every reviewer was completely won over, with some knocking off a star from their ratings. One shopper noted: “This is a good quality collagen drink, the ingredients are good quality and the pack size is good. The taste needs masking, because there is a fishy back taste, it also dissolves better in warm water as per instructions. I think consistent use is best for it. The packaging is ok, have to take care re-sealing.”
On the whole, the vast majority of customers were pleased with the product, including one reviewer whose feedback was translated from Ukrainian: “The impressions are very positive. The skin began to look better – more moisturized, tightened, small wrinkles are less noticeable.
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“Hair began to fall out much less, nails became stronger and stopped peeling. Joints became less sensitive, especially after physical exertion. Collagen dissolves easily in water or a smoothie, there is a slight fishy taste. Another advantage is the large, economical packaging. Overall, I am satisfied: a high-quality product, there is a real effect. You need to take collagen peptides, not just collagen.”
iHerb currently stocks California Gold Nutrition Collagen at £27.33 for a single purchase using the code 20COLLAGENUK.