Get The Glow-Down On Collagen

Once thought of as an uber-luxe product for the rich and famous, ingestible collagen is fast becoming a beauty must-have. But what exactly is collagen and why is it important?

What is collagen?

Collagen is a major structural protein found in the skin. It’s responsible for skin elasticity, as well as playing a key role in joint and bone health. This wonderful little protein is busier than your average tradie, as it provides structure, shape and strength to skin both day and night. If you’re not already in love with it, then you should be.

Types of collagen

Collagen is a pretty versatile micronutrient. There are 16 different types, which contain different proteins that serve separate purposes within the body. However, around 80-90% of collagen in the body comprises of types I, II and III. Type I and III are your beauty besties, as they are found in the bones and skin, while type II collagen is found in cartilage and is beneficial for joint health.

What are peptides?

You may also hear people referring to “peptides” when they talk about collagen. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are simple organic compounds that are important for maintenance of the body. Collagen is made up of 19 different amino acids, all of which help and support our body and skin.

Collagen supplements

The bad news is that, as we age, our bodies produce less collagen, which affects the strength and elasticity of the skin. Consider a daily collagen supplement such as Swisse Beauty Collagen Glow with Collagen Peptides tablets.

The latest beauty offering from Swisse, these daily tablets are formulated with vitamin C to help support collagen production, skin elasticity and firmness from the inside, and contain collagen peptides from types I and III collagen.

Swisse has also launched a new range of convenient and delicious Collagen Powders to support collagen formation from within – the perfect addition to any beauty routine!

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