Natural Ways to Help Boost Collagen

Did you know that collagen makes up 1/3 of the protein in our body? As we age, our collagen levels deplete at a rate of about 1% each year. So it's important to use collagen rich products to help stimulate production!
Jan 15, 2025by Nourished Life

Did you know that collagen in our body is responsible for plump, firm, smooth skin but as we age our collagen supply is depleted, resulting in lines and sagging. It reduces at a rate of about 1% per year++ This means that we can naturally lose almost half the collagen from our skin by the age of 50 and this can happen even faster with too much exposure to the sun and environmental toxins like pollution! 

So what is Collagen?



According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), collagen can be defined as a glue-like substance that is highly durable. It actually makes up one-third of our body protein! Collagen is a network of proteins naturally produced in the body that are high in amino acids proline and hydroxyproline. This substance is responsible for strengthening blood vessels and giving our skin its elasticity. Naturally as we age, we produce less collagen which causes wrinkles and fine lines. Collagen is also responsible for having strong and healthy nails and hair. It’s actually the most common protein found in the body as it makes up to 30% of the protein in the body and 70% of the protein in the skin.

Collagen in plastic surgery is quite popular as it is injected into the face to plump skin. However, you don’t need to be injected with needles and harsh chemicals to reap the benefits of collagen! By using natural products rich in collagen, this can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Natural and painless, who doesn’t want that?

Our favourite collagen boosters



Bone Broth
If you're looking for something to boost your skin, hair, and nails, this Nutra Organics Beef Bone Broth is amazing. It's packed with collagen for keeping things firm, smooth, and glowing. Plus, it's so nourishing and warming, perfect for sipping on during chilly days. It's all-natural, with no nasties, and it's just a super easy way to sneak in all of those skin and gut-loving nutrients without even trying. Totally a win!

Nutra Organics Bone Broth



Facial Mask
Perhaps the most relaxing way to help absorb collagen is by using a facial mask. The 100% Collagen Boost Sheet Mask is complexion boosting and soothing. This mask is actually made with 95% Organic Aloe Water and 5% Plant Cellulose. Rich in ginseng which may help form connective tissue including collagen and natural Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic Acid is a key component of Restylane injections which studies have shown help to stimulate collagen production by surrounding fibroblasts (the skin cells that produce collagen) with water++. It is also known to protect existing collagen in the area. This mask is really easy to use because once you remove the mask, there’s no need to wash the residue off. The hydrogel formula allows the nutrients melt into the skin.

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Liquid Supplement
A simple way to help increase your body’s collagen levels is to take a collagen supplement. We find that liquid is the easiest because you just mix it in with a glass of water and you’re good to go! The Beauty Chef Collagen Inner Beauty Boost is an organic bio-fermented probiotic that may help your body to produce more collagen by using their five-stage Flora Culture Plus fermentation process. This involves natural fermented probiotics being blended together with other carefully selected ingredients. This process creates a supercharged concentrate that contains more than six-billion naturally occurring prebiotics and probiotics per 15ml serve - wow! 

We (and our NL community) also love Nutra Organics Collagen Beauty!  This powder is seriously a game changer for glowing, youthful skin. It's packed with premium collagen to help keep your skin plump and smooth, plus it’s loaded with other skin-loving ingredients to boost your beauty from the inside out. The best part? You can easily stir it into your morning coffee, smoothie, or even water – no extra fuss. It’s the perfect addition to your routine for that healthy, radiant glow. Your skin will thank you!

Antipodes Collagen Pear Night Cream



Night Cream

Another way to help feed collagen to your skin, is to apply a rich night cream designed specifically to assist in collagen production. That way the product can work while you sleep! The Antipodes Avocado Pear Collagen-Boosting Night Cream is super dreamy.  Packed with nourishing ingredients like avocado and pear, it helps boost collagen overnight, so you wake up with that fresh, plump, glowing skin. It's rich and hydrating, so feels nourishing without being too heavy - perfect for dry, winter skin. Honestly, your skin will thank you for this!

References & Sources:
+Effect on skin properties in vivo test IBR-Dormin® 1% in cream 20 women 6 weeks: increase in skin elasticity, increased skin firmness and decrease in wrinkle depth. Full details available on request
++Researchers at the University of Michigan medical school & Cosmetic Medicine, MD
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