The truth about collagen supplements: why your skin deserves more
Collagen is the buzzword in beauty land. Powders, pills, potions - everywhere they promise to make your wrinkles disappear like snow in the sun. But what is the real deal? And why did the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) yesterday fine several online shops because of misleading claims about collagen supplements?
At MOTHR EARTH PROOF® we believe in transparency, efficacy and the power of real nutrition - not supplements that cannot be absorbed by your body and therefore can never have the desired effect. In this blog, we explain why we are against taking collagen supplements and how you can really do something for your skin and health.
What is collagen anyway?
Collagen is the body's own protein and the main building material for your skin, bones, joints and connective tissue. Starting at age 25, its natural production declines, which becomes visible as wrinkles, sagging andduller skin.
Not surprisingly, the industry comes up with "collagen supplements. But do they work?
Why collagen supplements don't do what they promise
Most collagen supplements consist of hydrolyzed collagen (collagen peptides) derived from fish skin or cattle. But here's the problem:
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The body does not recognize these collagen peptides as "dermal collagen.. They are broken down into amino acids, just like any other protein you eat. Your body then decides where those amino acids go - and that's rarely your face.
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There is no scientific evidence that ingested collagen is selectively used for skin .. It does not automatically end up in your wrinkles or connective tissue, no matter how much you want it to.
That's why the NVWA banned claims suggesting that collagen pills lead directly to younger-looking skin.
What does work? Bone broth
MOTHR EARTH PROOF® believes in effective nutrition. Collagen from long-drawn bone broth - think 3 to 6 hours cooking, or longer - contains gelatin, minerals and amino acids in addition to collagen that the body does recognize and absorb.
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Natural collagen in its most organic form
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Free of fillers or opaque claims
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Nourishes not only your skin, but also your intestines, connective tissue and joints
No time to pull your own? Primal Broth or Wholy Bones are nice, pure brands that we are fans of ourselves.
Stimulate your own collagen production
Instead of síking collagen, stimulate it. You can do this by:
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Foods rich in vitamin C, zinc and antioxidants
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Stress reduction and good sleep
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100% natural and effective skincare such as those from MOTHR EARTH PROOF®, rich in powerful nourishing plant extracts, Ectoin®, vitamins A and E, niacinamide and botanical oils that strengthen the skin barrier and activate cell renewal.
Choose consciously. Choose pure.
Don't be fooled by expensive powders in fancy jars. Ask around. Read labels. And choose food and skincare that really does something. From the power of nature.
