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Collagen and Silica: Sidekicks for Youthful, Healthy Skin

Reading Time: 6 minutes Collagen is vital for healthy skin, but it can't do its job without a substance called silica. Collagen and silica work together to keep your skin smooth, but production of both declines as you age. Silica from a natural source like the horsetail plant can help make a more effective collagen supplement for skin health.

15 Toxic Ingredients You DON’T Want in Your Skincare Products

Reading Time: 9 minutes While there have never been more options for skincare out there, it's also never been more vital to be careful. Most skincare products are full of toxic ingredients that can damage your skin and your overall health. Read the labels on your skincare products carefully and avoid these common chemicals!
Photo showing beautiful skin, hair, and nails as a result of collagen supplementation.

How Does Collagen Help Your Skin, Hair, and Nails?

Reading Time: 5 minutes Your body uses collagen to help maintain strong skin, hair, and nails - but as you age, your body makes less collagen, leaving you prone to skin wrinkles, graying or thinning hair, and brittle nails. Collagen supplementation is a proven method to help keep your skin smoother, your hair fuller, and your nails stronger.
Photo showing the impact of boosting collagen on aging skin

Boost Collagen to Beat the Signs of Aging Skin

Reading Time: 6 minutes Collagen helps keep your skin smooth and flexible, but as we age, collagen depletion can lead to skin lines, sagging and wrinkles. There are ways to boost your body's collagen production naturally, including sunshine, vitamin C, lowering stress, sleeping well and quitting smoking. Collagen supplementation is also proven to help keep your skin looking younger.