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Choosing the best marine collagen supplements for the skin

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As we age, tell-tale fine lines begin to appear, especially around the eyes and mouth. Lifestyle and genetics contribute to how noticeable these signs of ageing are, and beauty supplements are commonly taken due to their potential in providing anti-ageing benefits.

Here, we provide an outline of the benefits of taking marine collagen supplements, and how to choose the best supplement for improving the skin’s appearance.

The benefits of marine collagen supplements

The elasticity of our skin and the strength of our bones, muscles, hair and nails are provided by a naturally occurring protein called collagen. Ageing causes a reduction in collagen levels and production, so collagen supplementation can be helpful in boosting the health and appearance of your skin, hair and nails.

Marine collagen is a type 1 collagen, which is the type of collagen that is most beneficial for skin health and for its potential in reducing the signs of ageing. Type 1 collagen makes up around 80 percent of the collagen in skin. Marine collagen is sourced from fish collagen peptides and is readily available and easily absorbed – more so than bovine collagen or plant-based collagen.

How can marine collagen help to improve the appearance of the skin?

Marine collagen is made up of the amino acid’s proline, glycine, arginine and hydroxyproline. These are present in some foods such as bone broth, but are not commonly available in the average diet, so taking a supplement is recommended. One of the key benefits of marine collagen peptides is that they are quickly absorbed after being taken. The body is then triggered into making more collagen, promoting healthier and younger-looking skin. Marine collagen is well-known for its potential to decrease signs of ageing in the skin, providing benefits such as improving skin elasticity.

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Choosing the best marine collagen supplements for the skin

When choosing marine collagen supplements for the skin, you may want to consider the following:

  • Does the supplement combine other ingredients such as vitamin C or vitamin E with the collagen peptides, and are these vitamins useful for your requirements?
  • Does the particular brand you are choosing have a good reputation? This can further increase the likelihood of positive results – so we always recommend doing some background research before buying a supplement.
  • Do you have any dietary requirements, and are the ingredients suitable for you? For example - marine collagen is sourced from fish and bovine collagen is sourced from cowhide – so it is vital to consider food allergies and dietary requirements.
  • Are you looking for a flavoured marine collagen supplement? Options such as Revive Active’s Beauty Complex provide a pleasant, fruity taste.
  • Would you rather choose pills or tablets, or powder supplements that can be dissolved into liquid? Powdered supplements can be absorbed more effectively by the body, and are ideal if you don’t like taking tablets. They are often available in pleasant flavours, and can make for an enjoyable drink.
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Marine collagen powder supplements

Powder marine collagen supplements are particularly convenient because they are very easy to take, containing hydrolysed collagen. You can simply dissolve them in water, and they can be added to any drink, such as a smoothie or a glass of juice . This versatility is one of the advantages of powder supplements, as it is easy to quickly create a refreshing collagen drink.

Powders are also more easily absorbed, meaning that your marine collagen supplements can get to work straight away. Taking marine collagen powder in your drink can be a particularly efficient way of increasing collagen formation and helping to improve the appearance of your skin.

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What are the benefits of taking marine collagen with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid?

Vitamin C has an important role in helping the body to synthesise collagen. Vitamin C can’t be produced in the body naturally so we have to ingest it, either in our diet or as a supplement, for it to be present to help with collagen synthesis.

Hyaluronic acid is also important in promoting healthy and younger-looking skin because it helps the skin retain moisture. This prevents skin from becoming dry and unhealthy, helping to provide the skin with a smoother and more youthful appearance.

Revive Active’s Beauty Complex contains vitamin C and hyaluronic acid as part of its formula to work alongside collagen peptides to reduce visible signs of ageing and to promote healthy and younger-looking skin, hair and nails.

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Revive Active’s Beauty Complex

Revive Active’s Beauty Complex contains type 1 marine collagen peptides, which can help to reduce visible signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles in the skin. Beauty Complex’s blend of natural ingredients also includes hyaluronic acid for improved skin hydration, as well as biotin, phytoceramides, vitamins C and E, selenium and copper.

Beauty Complex comes in a powdered form to ensure the most efficient and effective absorption in the body.

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Common queries

What is the best time to take collagen supplements?

It is important to take marine collagen supplements daily. Try to work your supplements into your daily routine at a time you will remember - we recommend taking Beauty Complex after food for best absorption.

What other ingredients should I look for in a collagen supplement?

Additional ingredients such as vitamins C and E can boost the effects of collagen to help to promote healthy and younger-looking skin, as can hyaluronic acid and biotin.

What is the best collagen powder for the skin?

Marine collagen powder is the most effective type of collagen for targeting skin concern . Marine peptides are a type 1 collagen, and many studies have demonstrated marine collagen’s potential to help reduce appearance of ageing, such as improving skin elasticity.

Beauty Complex contains type 1 marine collagen peptides, as well as natural ingredients such as hyaluronic acid for improved skin hydration, as well as phytoceramides, vitamins C and E, selenium and copper. Beauty Complex comes in a powdered form to ensure the most efficient and effective absorption in the body. Shop Beauty Complex today.

How do I find the best quality collagen powder?

Marine collagen powder is the best option for helping to promote healthy skin and combat visible signs of ageing. Ensure the following:

Steer clear of additives

A good quality collagen powder will be as natural as possible, free from fillers, ensuring that you reap only the intended benefits from your supplement.

Check the reviews

If possible, read customer testimonials and make sure you’re happy that the supplement you choose has a good reputation for delivering results.

Contact us

At Revive Active we specialise in research, development and manufacturing of a wide range of dietary and beauty supplements. We have put together a handy guide to Beauty Complex, where you can learn more about what Beauty Complex is and how it works to boost skin, hair and nail health while minimising signs of ageing.

If you have further questions, contact us via our straightforward contact form and one of our experts will get back to you.

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