By now, most of us have heard about the skin-boosting benefits of collagen powder.

Collagen (the protein that provides strength, elasticity and structure to our bones and skin) naturally depletes as we age, causing lines and wrinkles. Collagen supplements are everywhere now, but how do we pick the best one? Probeauty runs through some things to look for.

Marine Collagen vs Bovine Collagen

If it’s youthful skin you’re after, marine (fish) collagen has higher digestibility than animal collagen, and has been known to effectively repress skin damage caused by UV rays. Research shows that fish collagen peptides also yield greater bioavailability in the body than other collagen sources, and are free from more pathogen risks.

Research the source and how it’s made

Where is your marine collagen actually coming from? Well, we know it’s from fish, although most collagen brands use farmed fish, with practices that can be harmful to both consumers and the environment. In a similar way to cage hens vs. free range, farmed fish are prone to more diseases and are often pumped with medications, whereas wild ocean fish are bursting with minerals.

Processing is another thing to look out for. A collagen powder free from synthetics and fillers is great, but also make sure you do your research on the processing of your collagen peptides. Many brands can use over-processed collagen, much like the modern foods of today, meaning they can be less effective.

Bonus ingredients to boost results

The most important ingredient to complement collagen is vitamin C – the more we consume, the more collagen our bodies can create! But before you reach for your pharmacy supplement, it’s worth knowing that synthetic vitamins are not always as effective as natural ones, so look for a collagen powder that also contains natural vitamin C. Add in hyaluronic acid, the skincare super power hydrator everyone’s talking about, that when added into internal supplements decreases water evaporation and dryness in the skin for a plump, glowing complexion.

Kiki Health marine Collagen Beauty Blend

If researching the above sounds like too much time, don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you. Kiki Health Marine Collagen Beauty Blend uses sustainable marine collagen from wild fish (which is first tested for pesticides, dioxins, contaminants and heavy metals), contains no fillers and is carefully enzymatically processed to keep the peptides intact. It also contains natural vitamin C from organic camu camu powder (a fruit from the Amazon) and hyaluronic acid derived from corn and yeast to enhance the effectiveness of your collagen peptides.

Discover Kiki Health and find your local stockists at probeauty.co.nz.