The ingestible beauty boom shows no signs of abating. The benefits are way too alluring. From plumper skin to stronger nails, and healthier hair today this can be found in a liquid, powder or chewable gummy. Sound too good to be true? Well, the research mounts up, with the need for a beauty supplement increasingly more persuasive, here’s a taste of supplements we won’t be without - and all are available at Life Pharmacy, says editor Trudi Brewer.
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More and more of us are addressing our beauty concerns from the inside out. These latest incarnations take superfoods to a new level. Here are some of the best new ingestible powders, liquids and gummies to try that promise to boost your daily skin and hair care routines.
Me Today Beauty Vege Capsule 60s, $40.
Our editor swears by these tiny capsules packed with vitamin C, hydrolysed collagen, silica, vitamin E, zinc, and biotin to strengthen her weak, peeling nails and improve her dry skin. This capsule is ideal for anyone who wants to streamline their supplement regime and take one pill a day to help better their beauty well-being.
To use: Our editor takes one capsule each day after a morning smoothie.
Dr LeWinns Marine Collagen Peptide Powder, $60.
First up, this is by far the most travel-friendly collagen powder we have found. Designed to enhance your daily skincare routine. Stacked with sustainably sourced hydrolysed marine collagen, red quinoa extract vitamin C, spinach powder, acerola berry, yeast and black tea extracts. This six-gram sachet is a potent shot for firming skin and boosting hair and nail growth.
To use: Blend one sachet with 250ml of water, juice, a smoothie, tea, or coffee, up to three times a day. Or you can also sprinkle it onto cereal. There are 30 sachets in each box.
Dr. LeWinn's Marine Collagen Peptide Inner Beauty Liquid Shot, $60.
A concentrated shot of sustainably sourced, hydrolysed marine collagen, vitamin C, blueberry juice concentrate and spinach powder. This ingredient combination helps increase skin hydration while boosting growth and strengthen your hair and nails.
To use: Take one shot daily alone, or add to your favourite drink. There are 10 shots in each pack.
BePure Collagen + Chai, $109.
There are dozens of collagen powders on the market. But the difference here is the blend of antioxidant fern extracts that boost your skin’s protection again UV damage and marine collagen. In addition, that blend is further strengthened by zinc, vitamins C, E, keratin, and silica to help support healthy skin, strong nails and hair, as well as your joint mobility and gut health.
To use: Add two level tablespoons into a smoothie. Vanilla is also available.
Radiance Collagen Beauty Gummies, $26.
A sweet (sugar-free) treat to feed your body with what it needs to create new collagen. Loaded with highly absorbable bioactive collagen, coconut oil, carnauba wax and natural tropical flavour. It’s tempting not to exceed the two a day recommended. The brand says you can expect to see a smoother-looking complexion, and they can also help with the appearance of cellulite. They’re always within our reach.
To use: Chew two gummies each day, while it’s tempting, don’t overindulge. Excess consumption may have a laxative effect - we learnt the hard way.
The Good Vitamin Co Good Collagen, $29.
Another excellent example of a portable collagen shot you can take any time. These gummies promise to give you glowing skin, but at the same time, each peach flavoured chew with natural marine collagen that helps strengthen nails and hair will boosting digestive, gut and joint health.
To use: Chew three each day; these gummies contain sugar.
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