Beauty: The currency of overall health and wellbeing

April
29, 2024
5 min

In a society where beauty often seems synonymous with shallowness and vanity, it's crucial to acknowledge its deeper meaning as a reflection of our overall well-being. Beauty transcends mere appearances; it's a currency that encompasses physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

When we talk about beauty, we're not just talking about flawless skin or perfectly styled hair. Beauty reflects our inner vitality: a balanced diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep form the basis for a glowing appearance. Nourishing our bodies with nutritious foods and staying hydrated not only promotes healthy skin and hair but also enhances our energy levels and immune system.

True beauty, therefore, involves maintaining an equilibrium in every aspect of life, including adopting a healthy lifestyle, managing stress, nurturing relationships, and prioritizing self-care.

Prioritizing self-care aligns with the increasing demand over the past decade for foods and supplements aimed at enhancing skin, hair, and nail health. These products often feature ingredients such as collagen, biotin, and antioxidants.1

In particular, the significance of collagen supplements has become apparent in recent years as a valuable aid in enhancing inner beauty.2 Collagen, the most abundant protein in our bodies, plays a vital role in maintaining the structure and elasticity of our skin, hair, and nails.

With age, our natural collagen production decreases, resulting in visible signs of aging such as wrinkles, sagging skin, and brittle hair. Supplementing with collagen helps replenish our body's collagen levels, supporting skin firmness, hydration, and nail strength.3 By supplying essential amino acids and peptides, collagen supplements stimulate collagen synthesis, resulting in a more youthful and radiant appearance.

While experts agree that any collagen peptide supplementation likely supports overall health, VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) are optimized to deliver specific beauty benefits by unleashing the full potential of collagen production in the skin, hair and nails. Here, VERISOL® interacts with the fibroblasts in the skin – for example - following a “lock and key” principle. VERISOL® unlocks collagen production by stimulating these cells to produce more collagen. While other collagen peptides likely offer some benefit to fibroblasts, only VERISOL® has been specifically optimized for stimulating the fibroblasts to produce more collagen. This collagen stimulation leads to VERISOL®’s clinically studied and substantiated benefits, like reduced wrinkles and fine lines, increased skin elasticity, reduced skin waviness (cellulite), increased hair thickness and stronger nails. While any one of these beauty benefits contribute to overall health, the collection of them is simply unmatched.

Furthermore, collagen supplements offer benefits beyond skin deep. In fact, research suggests that collagen may support joint health, bone density, and muscle mass, contributing to overall physical well-being.4 Additionally, collagen's amino acid composition supports gut health and digestion, which can impact skin clarity and radiance.

By nurturing ourselves both inside and out, incorporating collagen supplements alongside other healthy practices, we can unlock the full potential of our beauty and embrace it as a valuable asset on our journey toward a fulfilling and vibrant life.

Curious to learn more about how VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) contribute to a youthful, beautiful appearance and a healthy lifestyle? Download our free eBook, or get in touch with our team of market, regulatory, and scientific experts who are brimming with information on all things health and beauty today.

 

References:

  1. Innova Market Insights: Supplement trends 2023: Global Market overview.
  2. Innova Database; Extrapolated from: Markets and Markets, “Dietary Supplements Global Forecast to 2027” & NBJ, “Global Supplement Business Report”, 2022 Innova Product Data Base.
  3. Hexsel, Dóris, et.al. „Oral supplementation with specific bioactive collagen peptides improves nail growth and reduces symptoms of brittle nails“. Journal Of Cosmetic Dermatology, Vol. 16, No. 4, August 2017, pp. 520–26. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.12393; Proksch, Ehrhardt, et.al. „Oral Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides Has Beneficial Effects on Human Skin Physiology: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study“. Skin Pharmacology And Physiology, Vol. 27, No. 1, August 2013, pp. 47–55. https://doi.org/10.1159/000351376
  4. König, Daniel, et.al. „Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in Postmenopausal Women—A Randomized Controlled Study“. Nutrients, Vol. 10, No. 1, January 2018, pp. 97. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10010097; Zdzieblik, Denise, et al. „Improvement of activity-related knee joint discomfort following supplementation of specific collagen peptides“. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, And Metabolism, Vol. 42, No. 6, June 2017, pp. 588–95. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2016-0390.