topic Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder in Beauty

Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

SurferWife — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:16:33 GMT

I started using Collagen powder ~9 months ago. I add it every morning to my coffee and have tried several brands, including Codeage, Alaya, Vital Proteins, and just ordered Live Conscious.

Do any of y'all use Collagen powders? If so, what is your favorite brand and what improvements in your beauty/health have you experienced, if any?

I love to hear your input!

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

Dazlin — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:24:22 GMT

I've used Vital peptide collagen...with hyaluronic.

Few months on it, and it didn't seem to do anything i could notice...nails, skin, hair...same. then I just couldn't bring myself to drink it anymore, yet it didn't cause any unwanted side effects or taste bad...I just started to disgust it...threw the last container out.

I won't buy any others anymore either.

Sorry...I hope you find something that suits your needs...no more for me.

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

SilleeMee — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:28:21 GMT

I take Horbaach Multi Collagen powder for my bone density. I have osteoporosis.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:35:15 GMT

I take my collagen in capsules, prefer it to powders that need to go in drinks. I use either Nutriflair or Nutrivein, both contain 5 different types of collagen and no tilapia, they use fish of a better quality. Directions say to take 3 daily, I take just 2, I feel it is enough for me. 2 are 1500 mgs.

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

GingerHead — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:43:14 GMT

@SurferWife

I've been using Vital Protein Collagen Powder on and off, more on lately (last 3 years) for many years (maybe 7 total?, not sure). Buy in bulk at Costco.

And the only real noticeable difference is in my knees. My knees were starting to ache at times (with more activity) and collagen powder has gotten rid of that.

But the biggest improvement has been for my husband. I started him on it 3 years ago when I really noticed my knee improvement because he had really bad knees and was getting steroid injections (I think that's what it's called) and hyaluronic acid injections and was contemplating surgery.

Well, after 6 months of everyday use he was completely pain free and is very active and doing things he wasn't able to do before. When he misses a week he notices.

So, It totally works for us.

I initially started for more beauty reasons, skin health mostly and I think it helps with that too.

All though, I think that's a case where it isn't really that noticeable.....you just have to trust the process kind of thing and I do trust it based on some recent studies saying it does help with collagen.

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

mizree — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:47:00 GMT

@SurferWife good to "see" you. i take Vital Protein ice pop daily. it has improved my knee mobility. still waiting on the skin and hair improvements. The decrease in knee pain is significant, particularly when climbing stairs, so i will continue for that reason.

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

GingerHead — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:01:50 GMT

@SurferWife

Oh, also. I forgot, I notice an improvement in my gut health on collagen powder. My tummy isn't as sensitive on it.....so knees and gut and hopefully skin for me.

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drizzellla — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:02:22 GMT

I have been using Collagen Powder for about 5 years.

I hurt my knee and hobbled around for weeks. Decided to try collagen since nothing seemed to help my knee, even the Doctor. Took it for several weeks, Did not notice any improvement. So stopped taking it.

Got tired of hobbling around. So figured I would finish the container of collagen. And I eventually did notice an improvement. So have been taking it ever since.

As for beauty. I have not noticed any difference but I also wasn't looking for any change. I am now 74 and still have no wrinkles. But I swear I have no wrinkles because I used Ethocyn for 25 years. I have always had fine hair and still do. My thumb and index finger nails are a mess. But I always seem to be picking or using them for stuff they weren't designed to do. Other wise my nails are in good shape but always were.

But as long as my knee does not hurt and I am not hobbling, I am taking the collagen. I have been taking Andrew Lessman's.

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

SurferWife — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:33:15 GMT

@drizzellla @GingerHead @mizree @Shelbelle @SilleeMee

Thank y'all for your input. I do enjoy using Collagen. I think if anything I've noticed a difference in my hands. I work on a computer 10-11 hours a day and I don't seem to have the wrist/joint pain that I had prior to using it. I've been trying various brands trying to find my favorite. I've used Codeage more than all the others, so if I don't see/feel anything greater with the Live Conscious brand, I will probably go back to it.

As far as beauty, my nail tech notices my nails are much longer when I go in for my appointment, which I'm really not crazy about. I like short nails, so that benefit of Collagen doesn't matter to me.

I'll definitely keep taking for it my joints. I've read a number of reviews that have stated when someone stopped using it, they could tell a difference.

I have a Doctor's appointment in two weeks, so I think I'll ask her what she thinks about Collagen.

Thanks again! Have a great weekend!

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

Shelbelle — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:59:40 GMT

Of course ask your doc, but dont be shocked if us ladies here know more than he or she does, docs dont seem to know very much about things like that or supplements. Unless they are also trained in other forms of medicine.

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

SilleeMee — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:11:38 GMT

@SurferWife

My PCP actually suggested I take a collagen supp for my osteoporosis. I was a bit surprised to hear that from a doctor.

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MoJoV — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:56:55 GMT

Im glad to hear some of you get relief from collagen products. But it's not for me, it comes from animals and I do my best to not use animal products. I don't always succeed but I try.

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Icegoddess — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:18:23 GMT

Can't stand the powders. They have the same disgusting aftertaste as protein powders. And would also prefer not to take pills. They sometimes get caught in my throat. So, I've been taking liquid collagen although I often forget or don't have time, so I'm not very regular with it. Can't say as I've noticed any difference in anythng. I think if it more as a deterrent.

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

sueinsf — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:53:38 GMT

I've used a number of collagen powders including Lessman, Ancient Nutrition, Codeage and Horbaach. I do take it for my joints and not my hair, skin and nails, although my nails are long and grow fast and I do get complimented on my skin, so I suppose it helps with both. I make a point of using a brand that offers 5 types of collagen. I do think it helps my knee (athough to be honest, losing weight probably helped with less stress on that knee). I also take MSM which may help too.

I have no issues with taste - usually put it in my morning breakfast drink.

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

theresa — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:58:55 GMT

@GingerHead is this the Vital Proteins collagen in the Blue & White container. This is the one Jennifer Anniston promotes. There are different ones. If you can post a photo I would appreciate it

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theresa — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:59:38 GMT

@mizree what is ice pop? I know the brand but don't know what you are referring to.

Re: Let’s Talk Collagen Powder

shoekitty — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:45:53 GMT

I have a hard time finding one that doesn't have bovine college nor products in it. Or one without a lot of other additives than collagen Any ideas? Thanks!

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Effie54 — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 02:09:46 GMT

I wish I could take collagen as a supplement. It doesn't agree with me. I tried it a few times and had side-effects. I'm not able to tolerate bovine products. My supplements have to be vegetarian.

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shoekitty — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 02:14:47 GMT

@Effie54 wrote:
I wish I could take collagen as a supplement. It doesn't agree with me. I tried it a few times and had side-effects. I'm not able to tolerate bovine products. My supplements have to be vegetarian.

@Effie54 second that, I would love to find one without bovine, as I do have osteoporosis

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GingerHead — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:29:55 GMT

@theresa

@theresa wrote:
@GingerHead is this the Vital Proteins collagen in the Blue & White container. This is the one Jennifer Anniston promotes. There are different ones. If you can post a photo I would appreciate it

This one mostly:

It's the one Costco stocks, it's the one without vitamin C. I think there's one that includes the C and it's supposed to improve absorption and collegen synthesis (I believe). So I'm wanting to add a little powdered vit C to it but as is I've had great results.

I also buy the Chocolate flavor and mix it with plain greek yogurt for a yummy chocolate pudding-ish sweet treat. It really tastes great that way.