So, What is Collagen?

Collagen is the main protein found in connective tissue. Collagen is commonly known as the “glue” protein and is the building blocks of skin, bones and connective tissues.

“But team Nutra, what are the different types of collagen?” Great question, not all collagen is created equal, this comes down to the size of the protein-peptide chains and the sequence of amino acids in each peptide chain. There are 16 different types of collagen found in humans and animals, and Types I and III have the greatest impact on skin, bones and muscles.

You may have noticed that we have collagen products specifically created to support different areas of the body; Collagen Body, Collagen Build and Collagen Beauty. The main difference between our collagens is the Bioactive Collagen Peptides (smaller collagen peptide chains) found in each one, which target collagen formation in specific areas of the body.

What is Collagen Made of?

Collagen is made of protein and amino acids. Collagen supports healthy skin, hair, nails, gut wellbeing, bones and muscles due to its glue-like nature. What is collagen if not versatile right?

This is what collagen is made of, and our specific products contain the best of the best sustainable collagen from marine and bovine sources. Along with wholefood synbiotic ingredients that further enhance the benefits of collagen powder. No fillers to bulk up the product, no artificial additives, and no cheap ingredients.

Further, the unique collagen peptides in our three collagens have all been researched through randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies - we certainly know how to improve collagen production in the body and we’ll sing it loud and proud. So there you have it, you’ll never have to wonder, ‘What is collagen’, or, ‘What is collagen made of’, you’ll be the new collagen expert when all your friends ask about the reason behind your glowing skin.

What is Collagen Good for?

Wondering what collagen is good for beyond beauty? The good news, there are many wonderful benefits of collagen and this is the reason behind the different types of collagen for specific purposes in our collagen range. So what are the benefits of collagen… we’re so glad you ask, collagen is great for:

Gut Health

Collagen contains a significant amount of beneficial amino acids like glycine, glutamine and proline, which support the lining of the intestinal tract as well as the stomach. The gut lining is also made up of connective tissue; collagen and vitamin C are known to support connective tissue, which also means support for the gut lining - just another amazing perk of what collagen is good for. We constantly get asked if gelatin is just collagen, as gelatin is also great for gut wellbeing, this is where we answer your question - no. Gelatin is not collagen and is a completely different collagen chain structure.

Bone Health

As we age our bone strength can diminish and become more brittle. Supplementing with collagen is a great way to improve collagen production and support your bone strength. Collagen Body is only the good stuff - pure type I and type III sustainably sourced collagen, yet it fully dissolves in hot or cold liquid whilst maintaining its benefits.

Hair and Nails

Collagen supports nail health by providing nail beds with the amino acid arginine, which helps in maintaining healthy, strong nails. If your body needs more collagen, it may result in brittle, weak nails.

Collagen is also an abundant source of protein, meaning it’s great for contributing to hair proteins which make up strong healthy hair. Our award winning Collagen Beauty also contains wholefood sources of vitamin C and zinc, which help to support healthy hair. The synbiotic ingredients in our Collagen Beauty and Marine Collagen Beauty provide plenty of building blocks for more collagen synthesis, we sure know how to improve collagen production here!

Muscle Growth and Support

Many people experience loss of lean muscle mass as the protein and collagen in our body breaks down due to ageing and lifestyle factors, hot tip, which we’re sure you knew was coming by now, this is what collagen is good for and one of the benefits of collagen. Collagen Build is a natural formulation specifically designed to promote body toning and strength by incorporating collagen for muscles. This makes it an ideal choice for individuals leading an active lifestyle or those seeking to tone, build, and repair their lean muscle mass.

Still not sure which collagen is right for you and looking to learn more or discover what are the benefits of collagen for your specific needs? Check out our expert advice on Which Collagen is Best for Me? to find the best collagen for you!

How to Improve Collagen Production

When researching how and what are the benefits of collagen, the natural reaction we tend to think is, ‘where do I get my hands on some of this glowing magic and is it ok to take collagen every day?’ The great news, it is ok to take collagen every day and the consistency is actually one the key components to the effectiveness of taking a collagen supplement like Collagen Beauty, Marine Collagen Beauty, Collagen Body or Collagen Build. 96% of people who took Collagen Beauty for 60 days noticed a difference.

Other great ways to support healthy collagen is by the foods we eat and the protection we give it against any potential damage. Regular skin treatments like needling and light therapy can be great at supporting healthy skin. However great skin and collagen production starts within, eating a diet high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidant rich foods can further support your daily collagen supplement. For example, we have included wholefood sources of vitamin C, zinc and silica which help with the structure and function of connective tissue, promote healing, support gut health, further support collagen formation, and support healthy hair and nails.

Collagen FAQs

We’re constantly being bombarded with questions about collagen, from the simple ones like ‘what is collagen?’ to the more advanced like ‘what are the different types of collagen?’ We thought we’d include a go-to snippet here for those of you that tend to skip right to short and sweet answers.

What are the Benefits of Collagen?

Collagen consumed daily contains benefits for hair, skin, nails, gut wellbeing, bone strength and muscle support. This is due to the protein and amino acids found in collagen that support the drop in collagen production as we age.

What are the Different Types of Collagen?

There are 16 different types of collagen, type I and III have been found to be the most effective for hair, skin, nails and gut wellbeing. Type I makes up 90% of our body’s collagen. The type of collagen can also refer to the source, for example bovine (from cows) or marine (from fish).

Is Collagen Just Gelatin?

Collagen is different to gelatin. Collagen is broken down smaller pieces of collagen that are more easily digested, bioavailable and water soluble. This is done through a specific hydrolysis process.

Is it ok to Take Collagen Every Day?

Yes it is ok to take collagen every day! Results of taking collagen vary from person to person, however, one of the best ways to improve collagen production is to be consistent with your daily dose of collagen for the best results!

We know what you’re thinking, sign me up buttercup - the benefits of collagen really are so wonderful and versatile that it makes it a no brainer for an all natural support for beauty and wellbeing. So in conclusion, what is collagen? Basically pure magic - Find your perfect match and shop the collagen range online!

Why does chocolate cause breakouts?

Ok let’s not outright blame the chocolate. The association between chocolate and breakouts is an unfortunate combination of factors involving certain features of chocolate and how some bodies respond to them. The first thing to consider is the high sugar content of many chocolates. If you’re consuming high sugar chocolate, it will spike your blood glucose levels. High blood glucose can have the unfortunate side effect of feeding certain types of bacteria (including the bacteria involved in acne) and increase the risk of infection. It can also disrupt the gut microbiome, and whatever problems you are having in your gut will be reflected in your skin. High blood glucose also increases the amount of insulin your body produces which can also stimulate other hormones known as androgens, which can upregulate oil production, clog pores and cause skin congestion. Chocolate may also contain other ingredients that certain individuals may be sensitive to, including dairy milk, soy, low quality fats and artificial additives.

Our Collagen Hot Chocolate is low sugar and contains none of those ingredients. It’s all of the good stuff, and none of the problematic stuff.

Recipe featured: Hot Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Collagen

So how is our Collagen Hot Chocolate beneficial to the skin?

Just in case it wasn't enough to simply make a delicious hot chocolate that wasn’t bad for your skin, we have gone a step further and made it actively beneficial to skin. Our Collagen Hot Chocolate contains collagen and vitamin C which supports collagen production in our own skin. It also contains magnesium which is great for hydration and relaxation. It’s the perfect way to unwind before the ultimate beauty sleep.

Want to read more about the benefits of Collagen Hot Chocolate? Read here.

Include Collagen Hot Chocolate in your beauty routine

Indulge in the ultimate treat for your skin with our Collagen-infused Hot Chocolate. Say goodbye to worries about breakouts and hello to a luxurious ritual that nourishes your skin from the inside out. Upgrade your beauty routine and experience the decadent delights of our low-sugar, skin-loving Collagen Hot Chocolate. Delish!

We thought it would be fun to share with you our top 10 best reviews to give you the lowdown on how Collagen Beauty™ has changed the lives of these beautiful people.

Why is Collagen Beauty the Best Collagen Powder

It took an entire day to go back through what we believe are the best collagen powder reviews out there, so here’s a quick summary of the most common things our glowing ladies have raved about:

• Skin: People noted a significant and positive improvement in skin, saying their skin is much clearer with a healthy glow. Also commenting on improvement of skin moisture or less dryness. People noticed a visible reduction in wrinkles and fine lines and said their skin was more “plump.”
• Hair: People experienced positive changes to hair, with men and women noticing their hair is growing faster and experiencing less hair loss.
• Nails: People mentioned their nails grow faster and stronger since taking Collagen Beauty.
• Gut: People experienced a positive difference with their gut, digestion or bloating.
• Versatility: People mentioned how easy and versatile the collagen flavours and unflavoured collagen powders were.

After scrolling through thousands of reviews, it’s not hard to see why Aussies think Nutra Organics has the best collagen powder and best marine collagen, we agree, we also agree that results and reviews speak for themselves. So without further adieu...

Top 10 Nutra Organics Collagen Reviews

“This is unlike any Collagen I have had before!!! Nutraorganics! You have outdone yourself! I have been on all sorts of Collagens for around the past 3-4 years and none of them have worked nearly as well as this one. Suffering from some skin conditions my skin has never felt so pump, smooth and hydrated in my adult life! Not only that, my nails are growing like crazy, and not just growing longer but stronger as well! My hair feels thicker and I am constantly having to go to the hairdresser to get it cut! Not only this... the last few collagens I have tried leave a funny taste in your mouth and a lumpy texture... I can put this in my coffee and not taste a thing! It dissolves like a charm, like it was never in there in the first place! I put it in smoothies, slices, coffee… anything I can really! haha I am a Nutaorganics fan now - I ain't going anywhere else and I can't wait to try more products just like this one!” - Bella A

"Life Changing I've suffered from adult acne since my early 20's and it hit fever pitch after the birth of my son at 30. I have tried everything. E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. All skincare, all vitamins, all lifestyle changes and all doctor's prescriptions bar roaccutane. I've recently been exploring gut health which led me here, to Nutraorganics and to Collagen Beauty. What did I have to lose war bought a big tub as I researched results will be obvious within 8 weeks. I've had the large spoonful everyday in my shake for 4 weeks now. Firstly it doesn't taste like anything which is perfect for shakes. I found it a bit harder to dissolve in coffee. Honestly my skin has NEVER LOOKED BETTER. I have probably 2 pimples that are still healing but everything else has cleared completely. My skin looks better hydrated and more plump now. I don't get a lot of sleep with a 1 year old but I don't look "sickly" anymore. I still have 1/4 of the tub to go and I have already ordered 4 more tubs. I will never be with out this miracle powder. I've not focused on my hair or nails as they're usually pretty good, my gut l've not noticed a huge improvement but I know that's related to another health issue I have to tackle. The skin thing is just phenomenal!!"

“The best product I have ever bought This product is truly the best product I have ever bought. It does what it says it will and to a standard you will not expect. From someone that had frizzy brittle hair, weak nails, and hormonal skin this product has changed all that. My hair is strong and so healthy, my nails are strong and growing rapidly and my skin has never long so clear and bright. This product doesn't just make your physical appearance look great it has given me the confidence to be happy in my own skin.” - Maddi

“Everyone notices that my skin has improved a lot, my hair is becoming thick and my nails look better than before. I love this product and will definitely use it with my favourite drinks every day. You can also add it with your food and this powder is pregnancy and breastfeeding friendly which is so so good.” - Ghia M

"I have recently started taking this supplement. What a simple addition to the daily morning routine, adding it to my coffee. I've seen my hair grow faster which was a real struggle previously! So happy with this product that I've even subscribed for a monthly supply!” - Grace Y

“Collagen Beauty has become a part of my daily healthy lifestyle. It works, is easy to add to my morning smoothie, I love this product! Since using Collagen Beauty, I have noticed an improvement in my overall skin complexion and tone, particularly the dark circles under my eyes which has improved significantly! Thank you Nutraorganics! I LOVE your products and recommend them to all who are looking for quality, wholesome and holistic supplements that support their body naturally!” - Felicity E

“I’ve been using collagen beauty before during & post pregnancy, I love this collagen because it’s tasteless & I can easily mix it with anything. I feel it has greatly supported me during a very physically taxing time, my skin is smooth & vibrant, my hair is shiny & strong. The verisol is a game changer highly recommended” - Jen B

“I first bought this product postnatally as my hairless seemed to be way more dramatic than expected, so I was hoping this collagen might help with hair re-growth! But what I have noticed even more is how much better my skin looks! As someone who has always dreamt of having better skin, this product has me hooked! Skin tone and texture are notably better, skin looks and feels more moisturized, from the inside out. Acne is now just the odd spot. I am amazed by the results! I think my nails are also stronger and hair regrowth seems to be going well, so, I just wanted to let anyone who was on the fence about trying it know, it's definitely worth a try!” - Lena

“I am loving this product! My skin looks so good for a woman in her mid 50’s. I take it everyday. It is delicious - all flavours! I don’t have a favourite - I love them all. It’s so easy to get my daily dose of collagen with this product. I drink a glass full every morning when I take my vitamins.” - Deb

“I love this collagen powder. After only a couple of weeks I can see a difference in my hair, skin and nails. After finishing chemo 12 months ago my hair had grown back quite fine and thin but is already look much healthier.” - Lindsey

Shop Collagen Beauty

We are truly grateful to be able to help so many women in such a powerful way. Not just with their external appearance, but helping them feel better inside and giving them more confidence with their natural beauty with our very best collagen powder for an inside-out glow.

The Nutra Organics range of Collagen Beauty powders range from unflavoured, flavoured (Watermelon Strawberry, Wildflower, Tropical and Lemon Lime), flavours for coffee (Vanilla and Caramel) and Marine Collagen Beauty. This versatile range allows for the easiest addition to your day, whether you take your daily glow dose in a smoothie, with water, in coffee, hidden in soups with unflavoured collagen, or in treats, there’s an option just for you and an option for whenever you feel the need to mix it up.

Collagen Beauty is our holistic beauty lover’s best collagen powder for a reason, it is the most effective ingestible product for targeting collagen regeneration specifically in skin, hair and nails. It is the only collagen available containing scientifically researched Verisol® Collagen Peptides, which has been shown in multiple studies to reduce skin wrinkles, improve skin hydration and elasticity, and smooth fine lines and texture, together with bioavailable wholefood sources of Vitamin C, Zinc and Silica. This provides everything your body needs to stimulate skin collagen production and support healthy hair, nails and gut function, in one potent, unparalleled and powerful formula.

Not sure what the right collagen for you is? We have loads of information to help you, we also have a super duper cool trial we ran on Collagen Beauty with a whopping 96% of people noticing a difference thanks to Collagen Beauty. Try the best collagen powder for yourself and join thousands of Australians who are glowing and raving about the benefits of Collagen Beauty.

Please note: everyone's experience with Collagen Beauty can be entirely different. Although some women notice a difference almost immediately, for others it can take the full 8 weeks of daily use, and not everyone experiences the same results. We recommend taking before and after photos of your skin, hair and nails to best assess your results over 8 weeks of daily use.

Before we get into the nitty gritty of the benefits of collagen, which types are the best collagen and what the difference is between our collagen products, it’s best to begin with an understanding of what collagen actually is. Already know your collagen facts? Scroll down to view our collagen products and find the best collagen powder for you!

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So, What Are The Benefits of Taking Collagen Powder?

There are many benefits of collagen powder and many wonderful reasons to take the best collagen powder for your specific needs daily! Collagen is the main structural protein found in connective tissue (which is one of the 4 basic tissue types found in all animals and humans). Collagen is basically the glue that holds our skin, bones, muscles and connective tissue together, so yes, collagen for hair, skin and nails is an absolute winner! As we age, our collagen production slows down, rude right? Contributing to wrinkling, sagging, dry skin, dull hair, weak nails, brittle bones and a loss of muscle mass. So collagen powder for skin is a great benefit, but collagen for gut health, collagen for muscle growth and collagen for bones support are also wonderful benefits of taking collagen powder.

How is Nutra Organics Collagen Beauty Different?

What makes our collagen powders the best collagen in Australia you ask? The way that collagen fibres are broken down affects the size of the protein peptide chains and the sequence of amino acids in each peptide chain.

Which Form of Collagen is Most Effective?

There are 16 different types of collagen found in humans and animals, and Types I and III have the greatest impact on skin, bones and muscles. The main difference between our collagens is the Bioactive Collagen Peptides (smaller collagen peptide chains) found in each one, which target collagen formation in specific areas of the body.

Further, the unique collagen peptides in our three collagens have all been researched through randomised, double blind, placebo controlled studies, and they are the only specialised, bioavailable collagen peptides on the market. 96% of people who took Collagen Beauty noticed a difference - that’s some good odds right there!

So our biggest differences are the types of collagen, and how the collagen fibres have been broken down, along with the wholefood synbiotic ingredients added that further enhance the benefits of collagen powder. No fillers to bulk up the product, no artificial additives, and no cheap ingredients. Only the most pure, premium, bioavailable ingredients that actually do what they claim. The specific ingredients in our collagens and Collagen Beauty makes all the difference when choosing the best collagen powder possible and the best collagen powder for you! With this in mind, find the heading below that aligns with your main concern to learn more about the specific benefits of collagen powder.

How Do I Choose The Best Collagen For My Needs?

Although collagen isn’t a one-stop-shop, it can in fact meet a lot of your needs when it comes to collagen for gut health, bones, muscle growth and the best collagen for skin, hair and nails. Here at Nutra Organics, we created the best collagen powder blends for these specific and diverse needs and benefits.

The Best Collagen for Skin

Collagen helps in supporting our skin, as we age and that precious collagen production starts to slow down, adding the best collagen for skin support is a great way to smooth fine lines, reduce wrinkles, increase skin hydration, improve skin elasticity and improve the structural integrity of skin over the entire body.

The best collagen for skin support is Collagen Beauty. Every 12g serve of Collagen Beauty contains 2.5g of Verisol® Collagen Peptides, as this is the specific dose that has been found to be effective in studies. We have also included wholefood sources of vitamin C, zinc and silica which help with the structure and function of connective tissue, promote healing, support gut health (because healthy skin starts from within), further support collagen formation, and support healthy hair and nails. The rest of Collagen Beauty is made up of more hydrolysed collagen! This provides a good source of protein, and plenty of building blocks for more collagen synthesis, it truly is the best collagen for skin support!

Our Collagen Beauty range comes in unflavoured, Marine Collagen Beauty, Collagen Beauty flavoured, (Watermelon Strawberry, Tropical, Blueberry Wildflower and Lemon Lime) and Collagen Beauty flavours for coffee (Caramel & Vanilla). It dissolves into any hot or cold liquid and they are all pregnancy, breastfeeding, and child friendly for 12 months+. 93% of people who tried Collagen Beauty noticed a difference in their skin!

Recipe featured: Collagen Beauty Gummies

Which Collagen is Best for Gut Health?

Collagen is a great support for gut health wellbeing. Collagen is not only a high-quality protein, but it also contains the amino acid L-glutamine which feeds the cells lining the gut, helping them to create a strong surface and healthy lining. The best collagen for gut health is Collagen Beauty, simply for the added wholefood ingredients that further support gut wellbeing - wholefood vitamin C, zinc and silica are wonderful gut health supporters. That being said, the benefits of collagen for gut wellbeing can be found in each of our collagens, so you can reap the benefits of collagen powder for gut wellbeing no matter your choice. 76% of people who tried Collagen Beauty noticed a difference in their gut health.

Which Collagen is Best for Bones?

Bone strength is vital for supporting your body, muscles and protecting your organs, brain and heart, so yeah, pretty important right? The best collagen powder for bones is our Collagen Body.

Collagen Body contains the specialised bioactive peptides called FORTIGEL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides, vitamin D and 100% RDI of calcium to support bone strength and structure. Our collagen for bones helps in supporting and enhancing bone mineral density, supporting gut wellness, supporting & building tissues, reducing risk of osteoporotic fracture, regulation of digestive enzymes and supporting muscle and nerve function.

Which Collagen is best for Hair & Nail Repair?

Looking to strengthen your nails and hair? We’ve got the best collagen powder for you! Our award winning and best selling Collagen Beauty supports hair and nails as collagen is an abundant source of protein, meaning it’s great for contributing to hair proteins which make up strong healthy hair. Collagen Beauty also contains wholefood sources of vitamin C and zinc, which help to support healthy hair. We’ve also added a natural source of silica from bamboo which is known to support healthy hair.

Collagen Beauty supports nail health by providing nail beds with the amino acid arginine, which helps in maintaining healthy, strong nails. If your body needs more collagen, it may result in brittle, weak nails. Daily supplementation with collagen peptides may boost the growth of fingernails by 12% and reduce the frequency of broken nails by 42%, says a new study using the VERISOL® ingredient. 93% of people who took Collagen Beauty noticed a difference in their hair and nails. Collagen for hair, skin and nails is a big yes from us!

Collagen for Muscle Growth & Support

Strengthening muscles supports good posture and can help in relieving back pain. As well as making falls and injuries less likely as your stability, balance and flexibility are byproducts of a healthy amount of muscle. The best collagen powder for muscle growth is Collagen Build.

Collagen Build is a natural body toning and strength formulation for anyone living an active lifestyle, or anyone wanting to tone, build and repair lean muscle. Collagen Build is formulated with a great source of protein from BODYBALANCE® Bioactive Collagen Peptides and Magnesium to support muscle building, repair and function. This collagen for muscle growth and support also helps support muscle function, muscle repair, recovery & maintenance, support functioning of nerves & muscle tissue, support energy production and reduce tiredness and fatigue.

Collagen for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

During pregnancy, breastfeeding and throughout the postpartum period, many women suffer hair thinning and hair loss. Each stage of pregnancy and postpartum requires extra nutrition, taking a collagen powder for pregnancy is a great way to support you and your bubba, the best collagen powder for this stage and need is Collagen Beauty! Along with the extra boost of collagen protein and amino acids for skin, hair and nails, Collagen Beauty also contains wholefood zinc, silica and 100% RDI of vitamin C. Synthetics are best avoided during pregnancy, and the good news about all of our collagen powders is that they are completely from wholefoods, meaning they are safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Amongst our thousands of reviews for Collagen Beauty are tonnes of reviews specifically related to the pregnancy and postpartum period. So rest assured, our collagen for pregnancy & breastfeeding is not only safe, but such a great support for hair, skin, nails and gut.

“My hair needed a supplement to help bring it back after becoming thin and continually falling out after having a baby and frequently breastfeeding.” - Carly.

Have You Found Which Collagen Is Best For You?

So there you have it, the best collagen possible to get all the wonderful benefits of collagen powder for your needs and desires. Our specialised collagen products each contain the only researched collagen peptides on the market that target the specific areas of collagen within your body. Choose your collagen based on what benefits you seek and what your priorities are: collagen for skin, hair and nails, collagen for muscle growth, collagen for bones or collagen for gut health.

If you are keen on one or more benefits of collagen, we recommend taking turns with which product you take. Choose one, and take it daily for two or three months, then change it up and focus on a different goal for the next few months. You won’t lose progress on one while you focus on another!

It’s no secret that we (and the thousands of people who have left glowing reviews) adore Collagen Beauty and all that it can do for the hair, skin, nails and gut. But we thought it was about time we took it up another notch and put Collagen Beauty to the test with 162 trial participants taking Collagen Beauty daily for 8 weeks.

96% of women saw visible results for skin, hair, nails or gut health.

With hundreds of people taking Collagen Beauty everyday, we asked these wonderful women to take note of their skin before, after and during the course of the 8 weeks. A stunning 93% of people noticed a difference in their skin, hair and nails and a huge 76% noticed a difference in their gut health.

Many of these now Collagen Beauty obsessed people, took before and after photos and glowy gosh the results are phenomenal. We’re thrilled to share just a few of the reviews from our 8 week trial participants!

Results included:

• Reduction in skin wrinkles
• Increased hydration
• Increased elasticity
• Evenness in tone & texture
• Improved glow & luminosity
• Overall improvement in skin quality

Results included:

• Improved strength
• Improved shine
• Faster growth
• Reduction in hair fall out
• Improved thickness
• Overall improvement in hair health

Results included:

• Improved strength
• Faster growth
• Longer growth
• Improvement in overall health

Results included:

• Reduced bloating
• Reduced sensitivity to foods
• Improvement in overall health

How does Collagen Beauty support skin, hair, nails and gut health?

Collagen Beauty is a superior collagen supplement formulated with VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides, wholefood zinc, silica and 100% RDI vitamin C. You won’t find any nasties, synthetics or fillers here. These premium ingredients work together to support the skin, hair, nails and gut health from within. Wondering what collagen can do for you? Let’s dive a little deeper into this award winning formulation and find out why our easy-to-take-everyday Collagen Beauty delivers superior results.

Collagen for skin health

Collagen is abundant in our skin and plays a huge role in elasticity and hydration. Nourishing your skin with a daily dose of collagen will have you glowing from the inside out, with results after 8 short weeks.

Collagen Beauty contains the specialised bioactive collagen peptides called VERISOL®, which specifically targets skin, and has been scientifically shown to reduce wrinkles, smooth fine lines, increase skin hydration, improve skin elasticity, and improve the structural integrity of skin over the entire body. VERISOL® is scientifically researched with multiple peer reviewed studies that demonstrate its effectiveness for skin, hair and nails.

We have also included wholefood sources of vitamin C and zinc, which help with the structure and function of connective tissue, promote healing and further supports collagen formation. Beauty truly does start within.

Collagen for strong healthy hair

Collagen is an abundant source of protein, meaning it’s great for contributing to hair proteins which make up strong healthy hair. Our award winning Collagen Beauty also contains wholefood sources of vitamin C and zinc, which help to support healthy hair. We’ve also added a natural source of silica from bamboo which is known to support healthy hair. The rest of Collagen Beauty is made up of more hydrolysed collagen! This provides a good source of protein, and plenty of building blocks for more collagen synthesis.

Collagen for strong healthy nails

Collagen supports nail health by providing nail beds with the amino acid arginine, which helps in maintaining healthy, strong nails. If your body needs more collagen, it may result in brittle, weak nails. Daily supplementation with collagen peptides may boost the growth of fingernails by 12%, and reduce the frequency of broken nails by 42%, says a new study using the VERISOL® ingredient, which you’ll find in our best selling Collagen Beauty.

Collagen for gut wellbeing

Collagen contains a significant amount of beneficial amino acids like glycine, glutamine and proline, which support the lining of the intestinal tract as well as the stomach. Gut lining is also made up of connective tissue, and collagen and vitamin C are known to support connective tissue, which also means support for the gut lining.

When the gut isn’t balanced or properly nourished, our skin often becomes irritated, red, congested and can even increase the signs of ageing. The gut affects so many organs in our body, one of the biggest being the skin. The skin is often a great signpost for what’s happening on the inside, so step one for skin health; nourish from the inside. You could say it’s a little more than a gut feeling.

We’re so sure that you’ll love your Collagen Beauty as much as it will love you that we’re offering you a money back guarantee for a limited time*! So if you’ve been on the fence or unsure about the results and efficacy of Collagen Beauty, worry no more and start glowing with our superior, easy to take and results backed Collagen Beauty. We can’t wait to see what Collagen Beauty can do for you!

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Why is postpartum nutrition important?

During any recovery period, it’s important to feed your body the right nutrients to support your body’s ability to heal and recover, the same goes for the postpartum recovery period. It’s important to remember that nutrition and a healthy balanced diet help your body in the recovery process. If you are postpartum breastfeeding too, this requires even more energy and nutrients such as protein, calcium (super duper important), iodine, vitamin B12 and vitamin D, which are important in supporting your bubba's growth and wellbeing through healthy milk production.

The postpartum period can be extra draining, hello dream feeds and broken sleep, so a balanced postpartum diet and nutritional foods will be your best friend in supporting energy (can we get an amen for that one), sustenance, immunity, vitamins and minerals needed to feel your best. Here are our top 5 pillars for a balanced and nutrition-filled postpartum diet.

Best foods for postpartum recovery

1. Healthy fats

Healthy fats that are beneficial during the postpartum period include avocado, oily fish, extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. Healthy fats help in keeping your body fueled for energy. As well as being famous for keeping you fuller for longer, they also provide anti-inflammatory properties - foods with these properties are essential for healing and recovery, which goes for postpartum recovery and healing too.

2. Protein

Protein is an essential part of a postpartum diet. Lean meats like chicken, salmon and eggs are great (bonus; salmon and eggs contain good fats too). Protein is a building block that not only produces fuel and energy for the body, but supports the rebuilding process for your organs and tissues, as well as producing a nutrient-rich milk supply.

Legumes like chickpeas and black beans are also a great source of protein, folate, fibre and iron. They are also great to keep the bowels moving and avoid constipation.

Thriving Protein is a great option to get that extra protein intake needed and super duper easy for the busiest of mummas. Thriving Protein is a deliciously creamy, plant-based, nourishing protein blend with 17 vitamins & minerals from pure wholefoods to help every member of the family thrive and is pregnancy and postpartum-friendly.

3. Wholegrains

Wholegrains haven’t been processed (processed grains are things like cereals and white bread), meaning nutrients aren’t lost that can be from processing. Good sources of wholegrains include rice, millet, quinoa and oats. Wholegrains also contain B vitamins, folate and iron which also support healthy digestion and promote healthy immune function.

Eating wholegrain carbohydrates also feeds your body fuel to keep you going, as well as fuel to create breast milk as this requires more carbohydrates than normal.

4. Wholefoods

Wholefoods that are cooked and warmed are especially beneficial during the postpartum period as they are much more gentle on the digestive system. Adding root vegetables and leafy greens as a base for meals will be both nourishing and soothing in the postpartum period of healing. Other beneficial fruits for nutrition and digestion in the postpartum period include berries, mangoes, melon varieties, apples, papaya and bananas.

Making sure you are getting enough nutrition can feel a little tricky, so try adding in a wholefood daily multivitamin like Super Greens + Reds. Super Greens + Reds has no synthetics so it’s safe (both pre and postnatal) and bioavailable, meaning your body can actually use the 23 nourishing greens & reds to support immunity, gut wellbeing, energy, acid-alkaline balance and antioxidant protection.

5. Collagen

During pregnancy and the postpartum period, many women suffer hair thinning and hair loss. Taking a daily supplement of collagen supports muscle recovery, bones, joints and encourages wound healing. As well as supporting healthy hair, skin, nails and gut. Nutra Organics Collagen Beauty also contains silica, zinc and the daily RDI of vitamin C, which further support collagen formation.

Amongst our thousands of reviews for Collagen Beauty are tonnes of reviews specifically related to the help it gave women during the postpartum period.

“My hair needed a supplement to help bring it back after becoming thin and continually falling out after having a baby and frequently breastfeeding.” - Carly.

You can read more reviews like this one on the product pages.

You can also find collagen, zinc and B vitamins in our naturally nourishing Chicken Bone Broths & Beef Bone Broths, which are warming, delicious and nutritious and easy to add to warm foods like soups, stews, gravies or on its own with hot water. The best thing about taking your daily collagen or broth is that it encourages drinking extra water, which is super important when it comes to creating breastmilk. When you're breastfeeding you lose water as it is used for breastmilk - so you need to drink at least 3 litres a day.

Keeping these postpartum nutritional recommendations in mind, as well as some other key elements like ensuring as much sleep as possible, drinking enough water and cutting back on foods that cause inflammation, will ensure you are supporting your body in the postpartum recovery period. Most importantly, remember you’re doing the best you can and don’t put too much pressure on yourself, you just went through a huge life-changing 9 months of growing a baby and birthing a little one. Recovery can take little baby steps at a time (pun intended) and that’s okay!

~This blog is for informational purposes only, regardless of the advice of holistic health practitioners. This article is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice. Please obtain medical advice relevant to your particular circumstances from your health professional.

What is ageing skin and what causes it?

Ageing is caused by many different factors and ageing skin can have many different outcomes like wrinkles, dry skin and age spots. Let’s take a closer look at some common causes of ageing skin. While there are many more factors, these are some that we can take action with.

Ageing and loss of collagen - Our skin is made up of over 75% collagen, wrinkles are caused by a decline in collagen production, which begins to decrease in our mid-20s.

Sun and UV damage - Excessive exposure to the sun without proper UV protection is well known to speed up the ageing process. Have you ever noticed how the back of your hands seems to age with spots and wrinkles faster than the rest of your body? The reason; UV damage from the sun.

Lifestyle - Certain lifestyle factors like excessive smoking and alcohol consumption are well-known contributors to accelerated ageing skin.

Nutrition - Lack of nutrition means a lack of vitamins and minerals which contribute to our bodies' optimum function, growth and maintenance. Poor eating and a lack of nutrition are contributors to ageing skin and ageing in general.

What can I do to tackle ageing skin naturally?

Although everybody has a unique journey for what beauty treatments are right for them, here at Nutra, we are definitely advocates for a healthy and holistic approach to ageing. So if you're looking for a natural and holistic approach, then these tips are for you. Taking into account the common causes above, here are some ways you can support your skin health and other ageing skin factors.

Collagen powders & skincare

By adding a collagen supplement and taking it daily you can nourish your skin, hair and nails from within. Collagen can stimulate skin metabolism as it counteracts the loss of collagen from the inside. The specific peptides we use are absorbed by the dermal layer of the skin, stimulating and increasing collagen metabolism to counter-balance the collagen degradation in the deep dermis layer and replacing what is lost through ageing. Our Collagen Beauty range was designed specifically to:

• Reduce skin wrinkles and smooth fine lines
• Increase skin hydration and improve moisture levels
• Increase skin elasticity
• Support gut wellbeing
• Support antioxidant protection
• Support healthy hair & nails
• Promote skin healing

The Collagen Beauty range consists of formulated blends to help you glow from the inside out with the addition of wholefood vitamin C and zinc, which further assist in keeping your skin healthy and glowing. Unsure of which collagen is right for you? Check out this handy little guide.

Skin health and skincare is a multi-layered engine. So it’s important to not only support the skin from within but from the outside too. Using active and natural ingredients directly on the outer layers of the epidermis and dermis is another great way to support your skin from the effects of ageing.

UV protection + after-sun care

UV protection is super important (especially in the harsh Australian sun) for skin protection. This looks like good quality sunscreen and protective sun gear like hats and umbrellas. This said, we know how it can be when things start to heat up, it’s hard not to love the sunshine, the vitamin D, the serotonin, the warmth and the sunkissed glowing gift it leaves, AKA post sunburn bronzing.

Lifestyle

Creating a holistically healthy lifestyle affects every area of health, like the body, skin, brain and energy. Limiting lifestyle factors that contribute to ageing (like smoking, alcohol and poor diet choices) and instead choosing lifestyle choices that promote skin health is a surefire way to prolong ageing skin.

We wrote an entire blog on beauty and wellness, as well as 10 ways to feel more well, incorporating some of the tips and mindsets you’ll find here is a great way to create a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Nutrition

Keeping your body nourished from within is one of the best ways to stay nourished and healthy on the outside. Our skin needs certain vitamins and minerals to stay youthful and healthy, such as zinc and vitamin C. We know that sometimes getting your daily intake of nutrients in can be tricky, our top recommendation for a daily wholefood multivitamin to support skin and whole body health and nourishment is our gal Super Greens + Reds.

Super Greens + Reds is rich with skin-boosting vitamins and minerals from all natural sources, including vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc. Super Greens + Reds is the all-in-one wellness elixir that gives your body everything it needs to feel your best. Plus, with a synbiotic blend containing prebiotics and probiotics to support digestive health to support the skin-gut connection for glowing skin.

Just remember, age isn’t really what matters, (unless you are a cheese) you are not how many wrinkles you have and ageing is a natural and beautiful part of being human. Looking at your anti-ageing approach through a holistic lens is super important. Try one thing at a time and see how it feels for you. We’ll leave you with a quote from a very wise soul, "anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old." - Franz Kafka

~This blog is for informational purposes only, regardless of the advice of holistic health practitioners. This article is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice. Please obtain medical advice relevant to your particular circumstances from your health professional.

Is Marine or Bovine Collagen More Sustainable?

Our Marine Collagen is a premium upcycled collagen, sourced and extracted from the skins and scales of fish. Similarly, our Bovine Collagen is sourced and upcycled from Bovine cattle. Both Collagens are by-products of existing industries, making them both sustainable.

Not all collagens are sustainable on the market. Like anything in life, you have different providers that can create the same product with different levels of quality. We source our collagen from industry leaders due to their technology and scientific research. Our suppliers have been focusing on developing premium collagen peptides that have been hydrolysed to the size that is most effective on the body and their collagen is backed by extensive scientific research.

Is Marine Collagen or Bovine Collagen More Effective?

There are a lot of misconceptions about which source of collagen is more effective: bovine or marine. When it comes to functionality and benefits, Bovine and Marine Collagen are the same. However, both our marine and bovine bioactive collagen peptides are hydrolysed to the exact length that specifically regenerates collagen in skin, hair and nails. This is the process where collagen fibres are broken down into small peptide chains.

VERISOL® and NATICOL® have been shown to provide effective results within the areas it targets in just eight short weeks. This means that VERISOL® and NATICOL® collagen will have far more of an impact than any standard marine and bovine collagen.

Additionally, both our marine and bovine collagens have added wholefood vitamin C, zinc and silica to further help your body absorb the glowing benefits of collagen powder. Marine Collagen Beauty contains slightly different ingredients and also has added sea algae, (mekabu spore from Wakame) grown in Tasmania and contains a super magical compound called Fucoidan.

Which Collagen Should I Be Taking, Marine or Bovine?

This one comes totally down to preference and dietary requirements, just like the old chocolate in the fridge v the cupboard situation. For example, Marine Collagen Beauty is the best option for you if you are pescatarian. It also comes down to how you prefer to take your daily dose of collagen. Consistency is key when it comes to collagen, the best Nutra collagen is the one that seamlessly fits into your daily routines that already exist.

If you are after collagen for a specific purpose or are not sure which collagen is right for you, check out our online quiz to help you find the right collagen for your specific desires and needs.

That’s right collagen lovers, boil the jugs and get those milk frothers out, because now you can have your Collagen Beauty in your coffee with our new natural collagen flavours for coffee, hot drinks, baking, yoghurt & more!

The perfect treat doesn’t exist... oh wait, yes it does! All thanks to the health benefits of collagen peptides, wholefood vitamin C, silica and zinc.

The Health Benefits of Collagen Beauty with Collagen Peptides

The new Collagen Beauty Vanilla and Collagen Beauty Caramel follows the original best selling Collagen Beauty recipe, with sustainable bovine Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides, vitamin C, zinc and silica. With no nasties, natural plant based flavours and natural sweeteners. These flavours are delectable in coffee, milk, yoghurt and smoothies, baking and are easy to use on the go. Collagen Beauty comes with many benefits, aside from the delicious addition to your drinks and food.

Those brilliant benefits include:

Collagen for skin health

Collagen is abundant in our skin and plays a huge role in elasticity and hydration. Nourishing your skin with a daily dose of collagen will have you glowing from the inside out, with results after 8 short weeks.

Collagen Beauty contains the specialised bioactive collagen peptides called VERISOL®, which specifically targets skin, and has been scientifically shown to reduce wrinkles, smooth fine lines, increase skin hydration, improve skin elasticity, and improve the structural integrity of skin over the entire body.

Every 12g serve of Collagen Beauty contains 2.5g of VERISOL® Collagen Peptides, as this is the specific dose that has been found to be effective in studies. We have also included wholefood sources of vitamin C and zinc, which help with the structure and function of connective tissue, promote healing and further supports collagen formation. Beauty truly does start within.

Collagen for strong healthy hair

Collagen is an abundant source of protein, meaning it’s great for contributing to hair proteins which make up strong healthy hair. Our award winning Collagen Beauty also contains wholefood sources of vitamin C and zinc, which help to support healthy hair. We’ve also added a natural source of silica from bamboo which is known to support healthy hair. The rest of Collagen Beauty is made up of more hydrolysed collagen! This provides a good source of protein, and plenty of building blocks for more collagen synthesis.

Collagen for strong healthy nails

Collagen supports nail health by providing nail beds with the amino acid arginine, which helps in maintaining healthy, strong nails. If your body needs more collagen, it may result in brittle, weak nails. Daily supplementation with collagen peptides may boost the growth of fingernails by 12%, and reduce the frequency of broken nails by 42%, says a new study using the VERISOL® ingredient, which you’ll find in our best selling Collagen Beauty.

Collagen for gut wellbeing

Collagen contains a significant amount of beneficial amino acids like glycine, glutamine and proline, which support the lining of the intestinal tract as well as the stomach. Gut lining is also made up of connective tissue, and collagen and vitamin C are known to support connective tissue, which also means support for the gut lining.

When the gut isn’t balanced or properly nourished, our skin often becomes irritated, red, congested and can even increase the signs of ageing. The gut affects so many organs in our body, one of the biggest being the skin. The skin is often a great signpost for what’s happening on the inside, so step one for skin health; nourish from the inside. You could say it’s a little more than a gut feeling.

Collagen for muscles, bone and joint health

As we age and our natural collagen decreases, our risk of joint pains, bone density loss and muscle degeneration increases. As collagen is a protein and a building block of the body, it plays a vital role in supporting elasticity to connective tissues and support to muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons.

Upgrading Your Collagen with Collagen Beauty

We know how life-giving a morning routine can be, especially when it involves a cup of coffee right? We decided to make your morning coffee routine even more brew-tiful. Collagen Beauty flavours for coffee were designed to not only boost your collagen coffee experience, but to make your coffee taste even more amazing and fit seamlessly into your existing routines. Collagen Beauty dissolves easily and is the perfect nutritional, low sugar glow dose your morning cuppa has been missing.Try this delicious recipe for a glowing start to the day: Tiramisu Overnight Oats

Why Did Nutra Organics Create Caramel and Vanilla Collagen Powder?

“We heard again and again that our customers were consuming our Collagen Beauty in their morning coffee! We did some fantastic research with our loyal customer base and they actually begged on their hands and knees for this product, okay, not really, but we asked what they wanted, and they passionately responded with collagen for coffee. When we looked at the current products on the market, we saw a need for clean, low sugar, non-dairy collagen for coffee to upgrade your daily coffee experience.” - Ricki Harrison, Nutra Organics Co-owner.

Discover Nutra Organics New Collagen Beauty Caramel and Vanilla!

You can upgrade your collagen experience today and purchase the new Collagen Beauty Caramel and Collagen Beauty Vanilla flavours for coffee online, in a collagen bundle or save your precious pennies with a subscription and never miss your daily dose. Want to learn more about our entire collagen range and what it can do for you? Check out our Collagen & Gelatin range. Any further questions you may have about the new Collagen Beauty flavours can be answered by our nutritionists and customer service team who love to chat about all things health, wellness and that Beyonce glowing skin (okay, just Beyonce in general).

What is Marine Collagen Powder?

Marine collagen, more specifically NATICOL® Marine Collagen, is a premium upcycled collagen sourced from the sea. Marine collagen is sourced and extracted from the skins and scales of fish. Naticol®’s efficacy is proven by scientific studies conducted in different areas: skin beauty, musculoskeletal condition, weight management and much more. Scientific studies conducted by French universities showed that Naticol® is highly bioavailable, meaning our body can absorb and use the collagen. Results showed a 20% decrease in facial skin fatigue after 8 weeks of use.

There are countless studies on marine powder collagen benefits, in fact, the efficacy of collagen peptides have been so thoroughly researched that it is now considered "textbook knowledge" that collagen peptides are beneficial for skin health. So does marine collagen actually work? You bet your glowing smooth skin it does!

The benefits of Marine Collagen Beauty and our original Collagen Beauty are exactly the same. However, the Marine Collagen Beauty contains slightly different ingredients and also has added sea algae, (mekabu spore from Wakame) grown in Tasmania and contains a super magical compound called Fucoidan. Well, the entire product is pretty darn magical actually, right down to the sustainable packaging.

The Key Benefits of Marine Collagen Beauty

Let’s dive into the key Marine Collagen Beauty benefits, you’re glowing to love them!

Reduce skin wrinkles and smooth fine lines
Collagen networks beneath the skin are what supports skin structure and keeps it looking smooth and youthful. By supporting collagen production, you are supporting smooth youthful looking skin from within.

Increase skin hydration and improve moisture levels
A strong collagen network helps to improve barrier function of the skin and slow transepidermal water loss. Keeping your skin better hydrated and looking fresh.

Increase skin elasticity
Healthy, hydrated skin is essential for skin elasticity. With a stronger network of collagen supporting your skin, elasticity also improves.

Antioxidant protection
Fucoidan, Vitamin C and Zinc all have powerful antioxidant properties. Free radical damage is a big player in collagen degeneration, so antioxidants are an essential part of promoting and protecting skin health and quality.

Support healthy hair and nails
Your hair and nails are predominantly made of Keratin. Zinc is an essential component in the synthesis of keratin and it also has a very similar molecular structure to collagen, so including collagen in your diet helps to support the growth of healthy hair and nails.

Promote skin healing
Zinc is an essential component in skin and wound healing and collagen provides the building blocks needed for skin to heal.

Support gut wellbeing
Collagen contains a great amount of beneficial amino acids like glycine, glutamine and proline, which support the lining of the intestinal tract as well as the stomach. Gut lining is also made up of connective tissue, and collagen and vitamin C are known to support connective tissue, which also means supporting the gut lining.

Is Marine Collagen Safe During Pregnancy?

You bet ya baby (pun intended)! Marine Collagen Beauty is not only safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it can also be beneficial during this time. Marine collagen powder provides a great source of protein, vitamin C and zinc. Generally speaking, your nutritional requirements are higher during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so including high quality sources of amino acids, and other nutrients is always a great idea. More specifically, your skin is one of the organs that is put under a lot of pressure during pregnancy and the postnatal period. So supporting your skin as much as possible during this time is also a great idea. Our Collagen Beauty has hundreds of reviews specifically related to postnatal support.

How To Use Our Marine Collagen Powder

Simply mix 6 grams (2 heaped teaspoons) into any liquid of choice. Marine Collagen Beauty is a super versatile, odourless, flavourless powder, so you can virtually put it in almost anything. Coffees, yoghurts, soups, smoothies and baking are the usual suspects you’ll find in our collagen recipes and the easiest ones we sneak our daily glow dose into.

Why Did Nutra Organics Set Out to Create the Best Marine Collagen?

For years, the team at Nutra Organics have searched the globe (literally) for a source of sustainable marine collagen with no luck, but we have been continually asked to make a Marine Collagen Beauty as an alternative to bovine collagen powder.

Ricki Harrison, Nutra Organics COO commented, “our unwavering commitment and care about the planet and our customers meant we would simply have to wait until this product was able to be done in a sustainable way. Good things come to those who wait, because we finally found what we were looking for - an 'upcycled' marine collagen made in France from basically a waste material. We were so excited to trial the raw material and we have put it through our rigorous testing. It passed with flying colours and Marine Collagen Beauty was born."

Discover Nutra Organics Marine Collagen Beauty!

You can purchase Marine Collagen Beauty online now! Hot tip, you can save 15% when you subscribe, meaning your results won’t be impacted by running out, remember, consistency is key! You can also explore the entire Collagen & Gelatin range online too, or read about finding the right collagen for you. Any further questions you may have about Marine Collagen Beauty can be answered by our nutritionists and customer service team who love to chat about all things health, wellness and that Beyonce glowing skin (okay, just Beyonce in general).

Oftentimes the mention of “beauty” can send our minds drifting to a perfect toothpaste smile, flawless skin, toned tummies and bouncy hair. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with these things at all, it can have a negative effect on our view of beauty and what is beautiful.

Rather than compartmentalising inner health and outer beauty, we take a holistic approach. The goal is to nourish and support your body from the inside, and the result of a nourished and healthy body can result in a beautifully healthy exterior. Not to mention the other byproducts of nourished insides like energy, cognitive function and immunity. When we have energy and feel alive, clear and well, it feels pretty darn beautiful! Oftentimes this feeling is referred to as a “full cup” or giving from an overflow.

Here at Nutra we believe this is the most beautiful thing we ever did see - a woman with a wellness glow. We all know the saying “beauty starts within” and the same goes for wellness; it starts from within. Improving your internal health will result in external beauty benefits.

This notion was a huge driving force behind our holistic approach to our beauty and wellness supporting blends, in particular Collagen Beauty. Collagen Beauty is great for your skin, hair and nails, but also your gut. The connection between the gut and skin is vital for maintaining a beautiful glow. The skin is often a great signpost for what’s happening on the inside, so step one, nourish from the inside. You could say it’s a little more than a gut feeling that one.

Beauty is about whole body wellbeing, not physical perfection. Looking after your health looks like nourishing your body daily, it’s a heart filled with gratitude and thankfulness for your body showing up for you day after day. Looking after your body in a way that suits you is important when it comes to wellness too. So make sure you never compare your journey or wellness routine with another’s, our bodies all need nourishing in different ways.

Remember that nourishment is also found in many different forms. For some it could look like a Collagen Beauty and Super Greens + Reds afternoon smoothie, for others it might be a meditation and morning Matcha Latte and for some it’s that afternoon walk on the beach. We’re all on our own journey, and that’s okay. The goal is never perfection, the goal should be nourishment to bring out the beauty that’s already there, inside and out. Nourish your beauty from within, your way!

What we eat impacts everything, from physical health to our moods, energy, weight and yep, surprise surprise, your cycle. Throughout the month your body produces different levels of hormones like oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. These hormones can be thrown off their steady train tracks by some derailing foods, yet in the same breath, they can also be nudged back on track by certain foods.

So let’s talk about food, everyone’s favourite topic!

Menstrual phase

Days 1-5

Nutrient focus: Iron, Vitamin C & Iron

From the first to the last day of our bleeding, our hormone levels are at their lowest, during this time it is important to replenish levels of zinc and iron, paired with vitamin C for absorption, which can become depleted as we bleed. Iron rich foods to include during this time are red meats, oysters, tempeh and tofu, tahini, dark leafy greens such as silverbeet, fresh herbs and spinach, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and cacao powder.

Another nutritional focus for this phase is deep nourishment through warming and grounding foods including soups, stews and curries. Adding anti inflammatory foods such as oily fish, turmeric and ginger is a great way to help with period related pain and inflammation.

Reducing caffeine and increasing fluids including herbal teas and grounding lattes is also beneficial during the menstrual phase to keep headaches and fatigue at bay.

Follicular phase

Days 1-13

Nutrient focus: Vitamin B, Vitamin C & Zinc

In the follicular phase our oestrogen levels begin to rise in preparation for ovulation. The nutrient focus shifts to vitamin B, vitamin C and zinc to strengthen the release of the egg and chances of implantation in the ovulation phase. Full fat greek style yoghurt, eggs, salmon, sardines and leafy greens are fantastic sources of vitamin B.

Pumpkin seeds and ground flax seeds are another nutritional focus of the follicular phase due to their high levels of the phytoestrogens, in particular lignans. This blend of seeds is also packed with omega 3 fatty acids which are powerful anti-inflammatories helping to reduce inflammation which can contribute to symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) such as pain and cramping.
Check out our Salted Caramel Granola for your Follicular Cycle to start implementing these wonder seeds. This granola is a natural, easy and inexpensive way to incorporate a food as medicine approach to support your cycle.

We move to a focus on fresh light vegetables, fruits, leafy greens, sprouts, and a variety of legumes for energy production and to support detoxification. Our last and favourite food to incorporate during this phase is avocado, known as a fertility food due to the vitamin E that promotes ovulation in the following phase!

Ovulation phase

Days 12-14

Nutrient focus: Hydration, fibre & gut support

As we venture into the middle of our cycle our hormone levels are at their peaks. The nutritional focus during this time is hydration, fibre and gut support to aid in the removal of excess estrogen.

Fibre rich vegetables like broccoli, brussel sprouts, asparagus, spinach, and dandelion greens also support glutathione production which supports the liver's detoxification of excess hormones. Other fibre rich plant foods such as non starchy vegetables, fermented vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, seeds and legumes will contribute to the regular elimination and health of your gut. Antioxidant rich fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and coconut are more helpful for hydration and liver support. Super Greens + Reds is a great addition during this time to sneak in those greens along with the added benefit of prebiotics, probiotics and the cleansing herbal blend for additional liver support.

Reducing salt and increasing water intake during this time will ease fluid retention.

Luteal Phase

Days 15-28

Nutrient focus: Magnesium & B12

Also known as the chocolate craving phase of our cycle, due to the increase in our metabolism during this phase (meaning you may feel more hungry). Our food focus in the luteal phase are nutrient dense, stabilising foods including protein with each meal and nourishing snacks in between if needed to keep blood sugar levels stable.

Energy production and progesterone production in the luteal phase are supported by magnesium and vitamin B6. Magnesium rich favourites include chicken, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, quinoa, dark chocolate and legumes. Fish, organ meats, legumes and starchy carbohydrates such as pumpkin, sweet potato, and apples are rich sources of vitamin B6. Nutra Organics Beef and Chicken Bone Broth are also a nourishing source of protein, collagen and B vitamins to sip on throughout the day or add to cooking during this phase.

Reducing caffeine, sugar and alcohol during the luteal phase will further support balanced blood sugar levels and ease the transition into the menstrual phase. Starting to incorporate more warming cooked meals and herbal teas such as cinnamon, fennel, chamomile and peppermint will further encourage the shift into the menstrual phase and completing the beautiful cycle of womanhood.

While it’s pretty commonly known that as women our cycle phases can feel like a roller coaster, these tools are ways to make sure we can be a little more supported like a seatbelt to enjoy that roller coaster as much as possible. If you lack any ideas on how to incorporate these foods, be sure to check out our recipes.

~This blog is for informational purposes only, regardless of the advice of holistic health practitioners. This article is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice. Please obtain medical advice relevant to your particular circumstances from your health professional.

Adult acne is acne that occurs after the age of 25. The same factors and foods that cause acne (for the most part) in younger years play a big part in adult acne. These main contributors can be put into four main categories: excess oil production (hormones and stress), clogged pores, bacteria, and inflammation (mostly from diet and genetics).

We’ve put together a handy little guide for acne prevention, the best foods for acne, the best foods for skin health and foods to avoid or minimise if you struggle with breakouts. So, if you’re ready to discover the best foods for acne prevention, keep reading!

What Foods Cause Acne?

The correlation between diet and acne, and foods for skin health have been studied in depth by many researchers over many different corporate and independent studies. A study by French researchers found foods that cause acne in teens, such as milk, chocolate, fatty/oily foods or sugary drinks can still trigger acne in adults too. The reasons behind such foods causing acne has to do with the hormones, insulin levels and sebum they produce, in other words, they increase your chances of acne breakouts. So if you struggle with breakouts, take notes, these are some foods to avoid with acne.

Foods To Avoid with Acne

While there are a fair few foods to avoid for acne, we put together the top 5 culprits:

1. Sugar - limit sugary foods and drinks to limit chances of breakouts.

2. Dairy - limit milk and cheese intake or substitute with non-dairy alternatives. Dairy is a known culprit for causing those pesky pimples.

3. Refined grains - pasta, white flour and cereal are the main culprits to reduce in your diet.

4. Fast food - fast foods are often deep fried (not the good kinds of oils or fats) limit these foods or choose a more nutritional option where you can.

5. Alcohol - we’re all for a glass of red here and there, but excessive amounts of alcohol is one to avoid for acne prevention.

The Best Foods for Skin Health

1. Omega 3s - Omega 3s have wonderful anti-inflammatory properties. Foods such as salmon, fish, oysters, flax seeds and chia seeds will all help to decrease inflammation which can cause acne. Omega 3s are known to be great food sources for skin health and acne prevention.

2. Fruits & Vegetables - Fill your plate with colourful vegetables and fruits, the larger variety of colours means a larger range of nutrients and acne-fighting antioxidants. Fruits and vegetables are also high in fibre which improves gut microbiota, this is the bacteria in our gut that assists the digestive system in eliminating toxins. Can’t find enough time to get those greens and reds in? Try Acai Berry Blend and Super Greens + Reds for a boost of acne-fighting nutrients from a wholefood blend of 23 nourishing greens & reds to support gut wellbeing, acid-alkaline balance and antioxidant protection.

3. Zinc, Vitamin C + silica - Foods high in these nutrients will assist in skin repair. It’s actually the reason why we put non-synthetic zinc, silica and vitamin C in Collagen Beauty powders for specific skin, hair and nail benefits.

4. Collagen - Speaking of collagen, upping your intake of collagen will assist in skin repair and gut wellbeing. As you age, the collagen content in your skin decreases each year, so taking a collagen supplement like Collagen Beauty with collagen peptides, non-synthetic sources of zinc + vitamin C will promote that precious skin healing. There’s a reason the likes of Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Anniston swear by collagen, it’s a great supplement for healthy glowing skin.

5. Beta carotene - foods high in beta carotene (yellow, orange and green leafy fruits and vegetables) will help in reducing inflammation and encourage cell turnover. Foods that promote cell turnover are the best foods to eat for acne prevention and healthy skin.

6. Selenium - foods with selenium (garlic, eggs, brown rice, tuna, salmon). Selenium helps the body produce a special enzyme that combats inflammation. It also works to protect other skin-supporting antioxidants.

7. Water - Drinking at least 2L of water a day reduces toxins and aids in acne prevention due to the extra hydration water provides. Staying hydrated is essential for great skin as it’s our biggest organ, so why not give it the respect it deserves!

8. Beauty sleep - Last but not least, get those beauty sleep hours in. While this may not seem like a food tip, it is, let us explain. The foods you eat directly impact how you sleep, processed foods can often lead to broken sleep. By eating a balanced diet with great nutrition, you are giving yourself a far better chance of getting a good night's beauty sleep and increasing the chance of acne prevention!

Get more skin-supporting foods and nutrients into your diet with Nutra Organics

Super Greens + Reds & Acai Berry Blend Include the Best Foods for Acne

Super Greens + Reds is great for bolstering your body with acne-fighting nutrients, with a wholefood blend of 23 nourishing greens & reds to support immunity, gut wellbeing, energy, acid-alkaline balance and antioxidant protection. The larger variety of colours in fruits and vegetables means a larger range of nutrients and acne-fighting antioxidants. As well as fruits and vegetables being high fibre foods that improve gut microbiota; the bacteria in our gut that assists the digestive system in eliminating toxins.

Acai Berry Blend is high in antioxidants and antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which have been proven to help keep acne at bay. Our blend combines 6 super berries plus sweet mango and beetroot to bring you a delicious and potent nutritional burst, which can be easily and deliciously added to your daily routine. Acai Berry Blend is great for contributing to immunity, collagen formation and glowing skin.

Beauty Collagen to Aid Acne Fighting Foods

Collagen Beauty is a natural formulation with VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides (NATICOL® in Marine Collagen Beauty) to support the structural integrity of skin and decrease skin aging factors after 8 weeks of use, supporting skin quality of the entire body and smoothing skin wrinkles from within. Collagen plus the addition of wholefood vitamin C, zinc and silica promotes skin healing, antioxidant protection and gut wellbeing.

Trying to decide which collagen is right for you? Our original unflavoured Collagen Beauty is versatile and can be added to anything from coffee, tea, smoothies, soups, baking and more. Alternatively, you can add our collagen flavours into water or into your coffee, you’ll never miss your daily dose again with so many versatile options.

If you’re lacking any ideas on how to incorporate some of these foods and products into your diet, check out our recipes online. Remember, there are no quick fixes when it comes to skin health, it’s helpful to see your skin as a lifelong friend, treat her with care, respect and allow it time to rest and heal as you feed that close friend nutrition that can support an acne free face in time.

~This blog is for informational purposes only, regardless of the advice of holistic health practitioners.This article is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice. Please obtain medical advice relevant to your particular circumstances from your health professional.

Have you been overwhelmed on the hormonal roller coaster? Is that comforting block of chocolate on standby for the hormonal highs and lows completely demolished already? Statistics show that 80% of women deal with hormonal imbalances, so you and your block of chocolate on standby are most definitely not alone. Here are five pillars of hormone health you can implement from home to help you better understand and support these precious and vital chemicals.

1. Hormone health starts in the kitchen

Balanced hormones begin on a balanced plate, a delicious mix of macronutrients to support blood sugar balance will have a flow on effect with hormonal balance! A balanced meal includes a source of protein such as eggs, tofu, legumes, chicken or fish along with healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, nuts and seeds. Accompanying these are a base of unrefined whole grains, vegetables and fruit as our carbohydrate sources.

Our trusty five to eight servings of fruits and vegetables everyday go a long way in creating balance! Leafy greens, kale, brussel sprouts, and broccoli contain a phytochemical called indole-3-carbinol, or I3C for short, that supports the liver's natural detoxification pathways which are essential in hormone balance. Sometimes getting all the essential greens in every day can feel like a chore, that’s where Super Greens + Reds and Clean Greens comes in to give you absolute ease of getting in extra greens daily.

2. Support Gut Health

We’ve all heard of the microbiome by now but did you know women also have an estrobolome? The cleaver microbes that make up your estrobolome are responsible for metabolising estrogen in the gut. A healthy microbiome and estrobolome minimise the reabsorption of estrogen from the gut ensuring hormones are removed effectively, creating hormone harmony. The liver and digestive system are working in harmony to support this balance, if you are currently working to support your gut health, we recommend adding collagen, gelatin or broths into your routine.

3. Stress

Like our bodies, our hormones are programmed to thrive when their environment is balanced. When one hormone is off, then many others can get thrown off too. An example of this is when cortisol remains elevated from stess, it can reak havoc to many of your other hormones, including your sex hormones. This is where it’s important to take note of your favourite stress relievers that your body responds to, such as morning meditation, talking out your concerns with someone, yoga, walks or exercise and movement.

4. Exercise

Not only is exercise another excellent way to support the detoxification in the liver, along with our greens. Regular moderate exercise can also reduce the stress hormone and cortisol, which as we’ve learnt can cause chaos for our sex hormones.

It's important to be mindful of what works for our individual bodies and the time of our hormonal cycle. Some days you could be up for a sweaty weighted pilates session and others a long stroll on the beach will seem more attractive. Activities that stimulate the body’s ‘rest and digest’ system, also known as the parasympathetic nervous system, are very beneficial for hormonal health, these include activities such as yoga and meditation. Whatever your active pursuits are or where you are on your journey, we have a library of resources and ideas to support you here.

5.Sleep

Do you ever experience that mid-afternoon mood crash that leaves you crawling to the cookie jar? This is where one of our caffeine-free lattes is a great hormone-loving option compared to reaching for that 3pm pick me up coffee.

When the amount of sleep you are getting is insufficient, you’ll experience disruptions to your circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is also known as the body's master clock that helps you coordinate your daily processes with the time of day, for example sleeping when it's night time. When the master clock is slightly off the circadian rhythms that influence hormone release can become disrupted which could lead to imbalance. Introducing a nighttime routine and aiming for eight juicy hours gives your body the time it needs to rest, repair and can help rebalance your hormones.

6. Environment

One last self-care tip that your hormones will thank you for! Unfortunately, our environment has pesky little endocrine-disrupting chemicals found floating around in plastics and chemical-laden products. Switching to eco-friendly, sustainable, and hormone loving options for reusable bottles, coffee cups, and beauty products step by step can make a big difference in our health & the health of the planet. Ain't that a beautiful win win!

Remember, hormone health is a lifestyle, not an overnight oats ready-to-go the next day situation. Each person is different, for some it may take weeks and for some even longer, so give it time and shift the goal to long term hormonal health. Finding alignment will look different for each person too, so take note of what works for your body and give your hormones the support they need to thrive.

~This blog is for informational purposes only, regardless of the advice of holistic health practitioners. This article is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice. Please obtain medical advice relevant to your particular circumstances from your health professional.

Myth 1 - Vegan collagen
Arguably the most popular myth we’ve come across recently about collagen is that it can be vegan. To be frank, vegan collagen does not exist. At the present time, there’s no way to obtain collagen from a plant source, because by nature, collagen only occurs in animals - mainly in connective tissue such as bones, cartilage, skin, tendons and ligaments - which plants do not have. Collagen is a unique and specialised structural protein that only animals are capable of synthesising. So, plant derived collagen can't exist, because plants don’t have the tools to synthesise it. However, one may wonder how there came to be “vegan collagen” or “plant based collagen” on the market? This is because plants have compounds that can provide our body with some of the building blocks to boost collagen production. These include amino acids that alongside other compounds like vitamin C, Copper and Zinc, can boost your body to produce its own naturally occurring collagen. So it is possible to buy vegan or plant based “collagen boosters," but not plant derived collagen.

Myth 2 - All collagen is created equal
This could not be further from the truth. Like anything in life, you have different providers that can create the same product with different levels of quality. Our collagen is sourced from one of the best collagen manufacturers in the world, Gelita and Weishardt. These companies are the leaders in the collagen industry due to their technology and scientific research. Gelita and Weishardt have been focusing on developing premium collagen peptides that have been hydrolysed to the size that is most effective on the body and their collagen is backed by extensive scientific research. A shortcut to checking the quality of collagen is to be on the lookout for the following on the label:

• the word “Bioactive” - which means it will stimulate existing cells in the body to produce more collagen
• The word “Peptides” - which means the collagen has been broken down and can be readily used by our body through digestion and acting directly in the targeted area where they can be effective
• A “Registered Trademark” symbol - which means that a company has recognised the superiority of the product enough to invest in trademarking it
• The phrase “Scientific Papers” - if a manufacturer is selling a functional collagen then they should have scientific studies behind them showing the benefits of their product

All of the different bioactive collagen peptides we use in our collagen range tick all of the above - so you know when you’re consuming Collagen Beauty™, Marine Collagen Beauty, Collagen Body or Collagen Build - you’re consuming the most researched and scientifically studied collagen on the market with proven benefits.

Myth 3 - Marine collagen is more effective than bovine collagen
There are a lot of misconceptions about which source of collagen is more effective: bovine or marine.

Marine collagen is not superior to bovine collagen and neither is bovine collagen superior to marine. In fact, one is not “bigger” or “smaller” than the other in its natural form. The size of the collagen peptide relies only on the hydrolysis process. This is the process where collagen fibres are broken down into small peptide chains. So in terms of functionality and benefits, bovine and marine collagen are the same.

Myth 4 - Supplements with plain collagen are as effective as supplements with collagen and vitamin C
100% not true. This is the big difference between our formula and most products on the market. Vitamin C is absolutely essential for collagen synthesis. Vitamin C is the essential cofactor for the two enzymes required for collagen synthesis. It also provides other benefits to the skin — most significantly photoprotection and antioxidant protection. So by adding vitamin C into our Collagen Beauty™ formula, it enhances the benefits and effectiveness of the product as it gives your body not only extra collagen but also the tools it needs to produce more collagen.

Myth 5 - As soon as I start taking collagen my skin will start glowing immediately
We wish! Good things can take time and collagen is no exception. The scientific studies done on the collagen peptides we use show that the collagen can take up to eight weeks of daily use to give optimum results. Ideally you’d want to allow about two months for your body to start showing visible signs of improvement in the areas you are targeting.

However, with over 2000 reviews on Collagen Beauty™, you can read for yourself that many of our customers have noticed the benefits for their skin, hair and nails within weeks, sometimes even days. But it’s always best to consume the recommended amount daily for at least 8 weeks.

Myth 6 - Sustainable collagen does not exist
If you source your collagen from a reliable and trustworthy collagen manufacturer, a sustainable approach is absolutely possible. Here at Nutra Organics we are passionate about sustainability, which is another reason why we chose to partner with Gelita and Weishardt. You can read Gelita’s latest Sustainability Report on our website, which details everything from their production processes to their commitment to the highest animal welfare standards. You can read about Weishardt's sustainability on their website too.

Myth 7 - Collagen is created naturally by the body, so there’s no need to supplement
Our skin is made up of over 75% collagen, which begins to degenerate in our mid 20s and is accelerated by other lifestyle and environmental factors. So taking collagen supplements compensates for this decline of collagen production. If you want to prevent the signs of ageing, collagen supplements can definitely be a good place to start.

Myth 8 - Taking collagen supplements makes your body stop producing its own collagen
Busted! Biomechanically speaking, our bodies were designed to naturally break down and produce new collagen. Our native collagen long chain is broken into small peptides, and these peptides send a signal to the body like an ‘alarm bell’, meaning that fragments of collagen are floating around so the body needs to start rebuilding them. So basically when we consume collagen peptides we get these ‘alarm fragments’ in larger amounts swimming in our body, which our cells detect and quickly start to put these fragments together to build more collagen. In this way collagen peptides stimulate our body’s ability to produce collagen. Therefore, taking collagen supplementation will trigger your body to produce more collagen naturally.

There you have it! All the collagen myths you’ve been wondering about - busted at last. We can confidently say that our collagen range is unrivalled, but if you're not convinced yet, try one of our collagens and see for yourself. At the end of the day, real results speak louder than words.

Our Superfood powders include immunity superfoods, superfoods for gut health, superfood greens, superfood berry blends, superfoods for inside out beauty and more. Our superfood powders are incredibly effective formulations made from wholefoods (no nasty synthetics here), so you can be sure your body is getting maximum benefits from our superfood powders range.

Let’s Start With the Basics, What Is a Superfood?

So what makes one food superior to another? Superfoods are foods that are nutritionally dense and contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other compounds that are considered very beneficial to one’s health and wellbeing. We will always champion eating wholefoods, however, wholefood superfood powders are highly beneficial alongside a healthy balanced diet and are a powerful addition to boost your wellbeing.

What Are the Benefits of Including Superfood Powders in My Diet?

Taking superfood powders alongside a balanced diet and lifestyle is the best way to consume your superfoods. However, our superfood powders were designed to fit into an array of lifestyles with multiple benefits.

“Superfood powders are a game changer for people who are trying to up their nutrient intake without having to completely change their diet and lifestyle. You can keep eating your favourite foods, meals and drinks, just with added potent, concentrated nutrients. This is especially beneficial for fussy kids and time-poor busy bees. Convenience is key when it comes to introducing new healthy habits, and superfood powders make it easy to support your body and mind with functional, potent and natural nutrition.” - Lisa Baker, Nutra Organics Nutritionist and Product Development.

What is the Best Superfood Powder for Me?

Nutra Organics superfood powders were created by our in-house nutritionists with an array of different features and benefits in store for you. We aim at solving problems like nutrition for fussy kids refusing to eat fruits and veggies (can we get an amen for that parents), clean energy-boosting superfoods, inside-out beauty supplements, general wellbeing and many more benefits that our community (that’s you) have been begging for.

Have you got a dietary requirement? We have superfood powders suitable for everyone; dairy free, gluten-free, fodmap, vegan, ‘see-food diet’, family-friendly and pregnancy & breastfeeding friendly. If you are on the hunt for the perfect superfood powder for you, how to get a J-Lo glow or want to chat more with our team about why we think our superfood powders are the best, our online team are available to chat and answer your questions.

Immunity Superfoods

Banish colds, stay on guard and support your immune system with clean and delicious superfood powders for nutrition. Our immunity superfoods collection is super versatile, so you can add these bolstering powders for immunity into your daily routines seamlessly. Our recipe bank is filled to the brim with mouth-watering recipes, healthy versions of your favourite classics and family-friendly meals. So if you’re lacking inspiration or are looking for new and exciting ways to take your superfood powders, check out our recipes online. Here’s our range of immunity superfoods and our top 3 recommendations:

Broth Range
Our broth range consists of Beef, Chicken and Vegetable flavours. These broths are naturally nourishing with zinc & B vitamins to support immunity, energy and gut wellbeing. Bone broth has been used for centuries to boost immunity and support vitality. One serve of our superfood Vegetable Broth is equal to one serve of veggies, making it even easier to get in your daily serves. Vegetable Broth provides all-round goodness to nourish your body and warm your soul!

Acai Berry Blend + Berry Immune
Acai Berry Blend is a wholefood superfood berry powder blend providing a dose of antioxidants to support vitality and immunity. This superfood berry powder blend combines 6 super berries plus sweet mango and beetroot to bring you a delicious and potent nutritional burst, which can be easily and deliciously added to your daily routine!

The same can be said for Berry Immune which can also be added to almost anything non-savoury. Berry Immune is a super protective superfood berry powder for kids' immunity. This super yummy berry blend bolsters immunity and helps in banishing colds. Great for fussy kids and the whole family.

This superfood greens powder is your daily wholefood multivitamin for wellbeing and keeping your immunity in tip-top shape. Super Greens + Reds is a super greens wholefood blend of 23 nourishing greens & reds to support immunity, gut wellbeing, energy, acid-alkaline balance, antioxidant protection and more. Do yourself a favour and add this unique blend to your daily routine. You can thank us later.

Super Greens + Reds is a potent superfood greens to support your body but also your mind. A healthy, energised, and balanced mind is a complex system that requires a heap of nutrients including iodine, iron, and zinc. B vitamins are essential for energy metabolism and nervous system support, and these systems impact your mind directly. Think of Super Greens + Reds as your holistic superfood greens support for your mind and body.

Superfoods for Gut Health

Support whole body health as you support integral gut health. The health of your gut contributes to some super important areas like immunity, mood, digestion, sleep, brain health, heart health and skin health. Maintaining gut wellbeing has a positive roll-on effect on these important areas of whole body wellbeing. With gut health being so integral to our wellbeing, ingesting superfood powders for gut health is a great way to start thriving from the inside out. Here are our top 3 podium-winner superfood powders for gut health and wellbeing:

One of the most delicious ways to support your gut health and well-being is by consuming a high-quality Bone Broth. You might be surprised to find that bone broth originates from prehistoric times, and gained more popularity from traditional use in Chinese medicine. Bone broth is often referred to as 'liquid gold', this reputation has unsurprisingly stuck around for the long run because of its numerous health benefits.
Our Bone broth concentrates contain naturally occurring essential amino acids and glycine that help in soothing the gut, as well as improving the tissues that line the gut. Bone broth also naturally contains collagen to benefit the gut lining. Superfood vegetables can be found in our Vegetable Broths, your whole veggie garden in a cup.

Our entire Collagen and Gelatin range
Our Collagen range and Natural Gelatin is one of the most delicious and easy ways to support daily gut wellbeing. These gut-loving powders are versatile products that provide collagen protein with key amino acids for tissue building, repair and gut wellbeing. Made from sustainably sourced collagen and gelatin.

The collagen range consists of Collagen Body, Collagen Build, Collagen Beauty Flavours and flavours for coffee. Bonus for your gut, pop a Collagen Beauty flavour in gummies made with our Natural Gelatin.

Thriving Protein range
This superfood protein powder contains a wholesome boost of protein, calcium, iron, selenium, vitamins C, D, E, folate and other B vitamins, all from organic wholefoods to support optimal health and wellbeing. This superstar protein is a gut-loving powder with sprouted & bio-fermented pea and brown rice proteins combined with prebiotics & 1 billion CFU of probiotics per serve, Thriving Protein supports gut health and is easily digestible for tiny tummies too. Thriving Protein powder comes in three classic flavours; Strawberries & Cream, Smooth Vanilla and Classic Cacao Choc. Thriving superfood protein powder is easy to add to baking, milk, smoothies, yoghurt, oats and sweet treats.

Energy Superfoods

It’s no secret that a lot of the energising products and energising powders on the market are filled with synthetic ingredients, colours and flavours. Here at Nutra Organics, we create superfoods for energy plus cognitive function with no nasties. Here are our energising picks to power through the clean way.

Clean Protein + Thriving Protein
Protein is responsible for a large chunk of the body's energy supplies, when the body uses protein it metabolises it into glucose which our bodies can use as energy. We touched on Thriving Protein above, let’s dive into Clean Protein now.
Clean Protein powder is a wholesome, creamy, delicious & low sugar complete plant protein blend to help you train, recover and tone and keep your energy levels from dropping. Clean Protein powder is made from a gut-friendly blend of sprouted and fermented pea, brown rice, coconut and pumpkin seed proteins - necessary for the building, toning and repair of muscle mass.

Matcha + Mermaid Latte
These enlivening superfood powder latte blends are outrageously delicious. Matcha Latte is the perfect morning coffee replacement with organic Japanese Matcha and awakening adaptogens. Creamy coconut and sweet manuka honey soften matcha tones and create a beautifully rounded morning cup of sunshine.
Mermaid Latte is a superfood powder infusion of ocean minerals, blue superfoods, adaptogenic herbs & chai spices. Ashwagandha, panax ginseng and licorice root promote a sense of calm, while our Icelandic-grown ocean minerals provide calcium for energy. Make either of these superfood lattes on hot milk or iced for a nutritious pick-me-up any time of the day.

Superfood Powders for Everyone from Nutra Organics

Nutra Organics superfood powders are made with certified organic ingredients, gluten-free and with plenty of vegan options. Whether you are after a superfood latte to energise or unwind, a daily wholefood multivitamin like Super Greens + Reds, clean and functional protein powders for the whole family or simply delicious nutrition to sneak into anything, Nutra Organics superfood powders have got you covered with options for all sorts of meals and occasions, family members and desired wellbeing benefits.

These superfood powders are pure, potent and proven wellness wonders to help each member of the family thrive, even the fussy toddlers. We know it can be a struggle getting little ones to eat anything other than plain pasta and cheese (the struggle is real and we have totally been there), the superfoods for kids range was designed to sneak into kids’ favourite foods so that even the fussiest of eaters are consuming wholefood nutrition, so less worry for parents and more nutrition for kids - that’s an absolute win-win right there! If you’re struggling to get some nutrition into your kids, check out our wellness hub for more ideas.

When life gets out of control busy, our survival mode is activated, and self-care is usually the first daily habit to bite the dust. Collagen Beauty powder is your glow-to gal for some inside-out self-care that is both delicious, effective and easy to add into your daily routines. There are many benefits of collagen peptides and powder collagen benefits that easily fit into the busiest of schedules. We’ve put together our top 5 ways to get the most out of your Collagen Beauty so you can reap all the powder collagen benefits for your hair, skin, nails and gut.

What Are the Key Powder Collagen Benefits?

There are a few key powder collagen benefits that your body will love you for. The most obvious one is the benefits of collagen peptides. Our Collagen Beauty contains VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides to support the structural integrity of skin and decrease skin aging factors after 8 weeks of use, supporting skin quality of the entire body and smoothing skin wrinkles from within.

Collagen Beauty actually contains 100% recommended dietary intake of vitamin C too, tick that one off the to-do list. The added benefits of vitamin C, zinc and silica from wholefoods in our Collagen Beauty contributes to healthy immunity along with further supporting healthy skin, hair, nails and gut.

If you’ve been wondering about the different benefits of marine collagen compared to bovine collagen, the good news is there isn’t one. In fact, all of our collagen beauty powders and marine collagen benefits are the same. However, there are slightly different ingredients in Marine Collagen Beauty, the same formula of added wholefood ingredients like vitamin C, zinc and silica have still been followed to further increase the collagen benefits for hair, skin, nails and gut. So you can rest assured you’re getting all the same collagen benefits no matter your flavour or preference.

1. Take Collagen Beauty Powder Every Day!

The best part about Collagen Beauty powders, is that they fit seamlessly into everyday routines with the simple addition of adding it to a brekkie smoothie, morning coffee, baking, into your daily Super Greens + Reds and basically anything, especially for the unflavoured. You’ll never miss your daily dose and never miss out on powder collagen benefits when it is a part of your daily routine. You don’t have to think twice!

Collagen Beauty powder has some key differences from other collagen products in the market and this is why it provides such amazing benefits, but in order to achieve and maintain those benefits it is ideal to consume every day.

That’s not to say you won’t see any powder collagen benefits if you’ve skipped a few days here or there but if we’re in the business of not only helping to smooth wrinkles but supporting healthy and strong skin structure for the long term (which we absolutely are by the way), it’s definitely best to keep at it as our skin cells replace themselves every 30 days. That way you’re making sure that each and every one of them is getting a helpful boost of collagen beauty powder as a part of that cycle.

2. Ensure Vitamin C is a Key Ingredient in Your Preferred Powder Collagen

Did you know that collagen formation can’t happen without vitamin C? Lucky for you our collagen beauty powder has got you well and truly covered there.
Our collagen beauty powders are made up of a combination of hydrolysed collagen peptides to provide enough amino acids to build new collagen, wholefood vitamin C, zinc, silica and most famously, our collagen stimulating VERISOL® Collagen Peptides and NATICOL® collagen for Marine Collagen Beauty. These specifically trigger your body to produce more collagen in your skin, hair & nails as well as other areas of the body like muscles and bones too. So you’re getting all of the micronutrients necessary to support your body's collagen production.

3. Enjoy Your Collagen Beauty Powder in Both Hot and Cold Liquids

The VERISOL® Collagen Peptides and NATICOL® Collagen Peptides are backed by multiple clinical studies that substantiate not only their effectiveness at supporting collagen synthesis in the skin, increasing hydration and decreasing wrinkles, but also the way you can consume your collagen beauty powder without losing the efficacy. The good news from these studies is that you can consume your collagen in both hot and cold liquids (like coffee, tea, smoothies, and soup), so you’ve got plenty of options for how to take your collagen.

However, if you prefer our collagen beauty powder flavours, straight in cold water is best. If you are a fan of collagen beauty flavours for coffee, our Vanilla and Caramel flavours are your best friend for a delicious morning brew with an extra healthy glow dose.

4. Don’t Overdo It! Stick to One Serve of Collagen Beauty Powder A Day

According to the studies and systematic reviews that have investigated the effectiveness of collagen powder for best results, it needs to be taken daily and for up to 8 weeks consistently to provide the most noticeable and beneficial results. Each 12g serve of our collagen beauty powders contains the clinically researched recommended dosage of peptides, so there’s no need to have more than one dose a day.

What happens if you have too much collagen beauty powder? We’re glad you asked, because sometimes you might want to have a delicious collagen beauty powder in your morning coffee and a flavour with your Super Greens + Reds in the afternoon. You absolutely can do this, however, the more collagen you have, the more protein, so the chances of the digestive system struggling a little more than normal might show up in things like cramps or constipation. So while it’s best to stick to the recommended intake, if you happen to have one extra serving it’s completely a-okay, but definitely don’t overdo it as one serving is all you need to reap the powder collagen benefits.

5. Include Collagen in Your Daily Diet & Mix it Up With Delicious Collagen Recipes!

To see the full benefits of collagen peptides, consistency is key, and consistency can look like a daily tea, coffee, baked treat, delicious afternoon drink or the like. Who said routines and beauty rituals had to be boring and bland?

We have an entire recipe bank of collagen beauty powder recipes, this handy little recipe collection is filled with a vast array of treats, meals, snacks, smoothies, drinks and coffees with collagen beauty powders bringing the flavour or going unnoticed and doing a glowingly amazing job at it. Some of our favourites include Collagen Beauty Chickpea Brownies, Tiramisu Overnight Oats, Berry Ripe Beauty Bites, Caramel Collagen Whipped Coffee and The Everything Smoothie.

Nutra Organics Collagen Reviews

Our collagen beauty powders are best-selling award winners with thousands of raving reviews but don’t just take our word for it, check out some of these glowing Nutra Organics collagen reviews.

​​”Love this item, especially having it first thing in the morning. Really enjoy the taste, not sickly sweet like other drinks. Absolutely perfect to start your day & beauty regime.” - Peta L

“One of my favourite products! I have it in my coffee every morning, add it to smoothies and you genuinely cannot taste it (I am very fussy about things like this haha). My nails have become noticeably stronger and longer since using this product.” - Elizabeth P

“Best product for my belly and skin! I've been using this for 5 years & recently started on a subscription. It very quickly made a big difference to my skin, I felt like I'd had natural botox from the inside out. I put it in just about everything my kids eat as it has no flavour & I mix it with my other powdered vitamins etc each morning. Can't be without it!” - Rosalind S

“I have used this product for over two years now. Easy to drink, tastes great and I know it works. My skin, hair and nails are thankful!” - Sarah W

Collagen Beauty with Nutra Organics

The Collagen Beauty range from Nutra Organics is designed to fit seamlessly into your life and existing wellbeing routines and rituals. This range was also designed to meet a range of dietary requirements and needs. If you are still unsure which collagen is best for you, check out our COLLAGEN QUIZ.

Collagen Beauty Unflavoured

Our natural unflavoured Collagen Beauty is versatile and can be added to anything from coffee, tea, smoothies, soups, baking and more. Collagen Beauty is a naturopathically formulated blend to help you glow from the inside out with VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides, vitamin C and zinc. This collagen is also pregnancy & breastfeeding friendly.

Marine Collagen Beauty

Marine Collagen Beauty is a natural formulation to support structural integrity of skin and decrease skin aging factors, supporting skin quality of the entire body and smoothing skin wrinkles from within. With only natural wholefood ingredients, including premium upcycled Naticol® Marine Collagen (certified sustainable by Friend of the Sea®) and 100% RDI of Vitamin C.

Marine Collagen Beauty is unflavoured and can be added to anything from coffee, tea, smoothies, soups, baking and more. This collagen is also pregnancy & breastfeeding friendly.

Collagen Beauty Flavours & Collagen Beauty Flavours for Coffee

Collagen Beauty flavours (Waterberry, Tropical, Lemon Lime & Wildflower) were designed to add into smoothies, cocktails, mocktails and straight into water. Collagen Beauty flavours are based on the award winning formulation of Collagen Beauty Unflavoured, plus plant based natural flavours and a low sugar content so you can enjoy a delicious treat with hair, skin nails and gut benefits. Collagen Beauty flavours for coffee are super duper delicious in coffee, milk, sweet treats and baking. All Collagen Beauty flavours are pregnancy & breastfeeding friendly.

Healthy glowing skin is a lot more complicated than we would hope, and it requires more help from your diet than just the occasional green tea. There are so many functions that need to be supported in order for your skin to glow. Skin needs to be able to defend itself against bacteria, UV rays, and pollution, it needs to keep building collagen and elastin fibres, it needs to remain hydrated and turn over cells quickly. To support all of these functions, here are the 6 most important nutrients for glowing skin.

Vitamin C

Any list, ever, about supporting skin, that doesn’t start with vitamin C, should be thrown out. Vitamin C is the master skin vitamin! As a water soluble vitamin, the body is unable to store much, and it is essential in the diet every day! Collagen formation can’t happen without Vitamin C and it’s also an antioxidant, essential for iron absorption and immune function (including fighting off bacteria involved in acne). A diet without Vitamin C will start showing signs of scurvy in as little as 4 weeks (symptoms include bleeding gums and loose teeth, easily bruised and bleeding skin, bulging eyes, dry skin and brittle hair). Luckily, Vitamin C is easy to get if you’re consuming a balanced wholefood diet with your 2 fruits and 5 veg daily! Collagen Beauty™ contains 19% of your Vitamin C RDI in bioavailable wholefood form too, so great for helping to hit your daily quota.

Collagen

No surprises here. Collagen fibres make up a huge part of the skin matrix and as we age, these fibres break down at a rate faster than we can repair/rebuild them. By including collagen in your diet, you are providing your body with exactly what it needs to build its own collagen – makes sense! Studies have demonstrated that supplementing a healthy diet with collagen can reduce wrinkles and improve hydration and elasticity, and our Collagen Beauty™ has been scientifically formulated to do all of this, plus support healthy hair, nails and gut.

Zinc

Zinc is an amazing little trace mineral. It helps to protect our cells from UV damage, reduce inflammation, and promote wound healing. There are hundreds of enzymes in the body that can't function without zinc, so a deficiency becomes obvious on the outside very quickly. Symptoms of zinc deficiency include fatigue, open sores and hair loss. Oysters are the best source of zinc, but other foods containing this mineral include meat, legumes and seeds. Collagen Beauty™ also contains 15% of your Zinc RDI in bioavailable wholefood form.

Folic Acid

Folic Acid plays an essential role in cell division, so it’s especially important in tissues that turn over quickly such as skin and gut lining. Skin replaces itself about every 30 days, and it's the largest organ of the human body, so that's A LOT of cell division. Foods rich in Folic Acid include leafy greens, broccoli, asparagus, kidney beans and avocado.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is essential for skin health. It helps to regulate the turnover of skin cells, enhances new collagen production and is an essential nutrient for immune function. Vitamin A deficiency can cause the build up of too much keratin in hair follicles (a condition known as follicular hyperkeratosis) causing raised bumps and provides the perfect conditions for acne. Foods containing high amounts of Vitamin A include Liver, Salmon, egg yolk, butter and cheese, carrot, pumpkin, broccoli and dark leafy greens.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3s are great for skin, they reduce inflammation, improve acne, improve barrier function and even help to protect the skin from UV radiation. Good sources of omega 3s are fatty fish (like salmon or tuna), nuts, seeds and avocado.

The great news is that by adding Collagen Beauty™ into a green smoothie, you will be getting all of these nutrients and then some! Our original Collagen Beauty™ ticks off so many of these boxes by providing you with 10g Collagen Peptides, Vitamin C and Zinc. The real magic happens with the VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides, which specifically target skin. VERISOL® has been proven in multiple clinical trials to improve skin quality by increasing hydration, increasing elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, as well as strengthening & growing hair and nails.

If you aren’t a smoothie person, we have you covered with our three delicious, fruity and natural Collagen Beauty™ flavours - just add water! They are the most convenient way to consume Collagen Beauty™, and even won Convenience Product of the Year at the 2020 Food and Beverage Awards.

Introducing our delicious new range of Collagen Beauty™ flavours, natural fruity infusions that can be enjoyed straight on water with the same powerful targeted benefits for your skin, hair, nails and gut as our original Collagen Beauty™. Available in Lemon Lime, Waterberry and Wildflower, it has never been easier to drink your glow potion for gorgeous skin, lush hair and stronger nails.

Let the sweet and sour citrus infusion of the Lemon Lime flavour quench your thirst and send you on a wave of delicious nostalgia, reminding you of classic homemade lemonade.

Refresh your senses with the Waterberry flavour, a sweet infusion of strawberries, juicy watermelon and a tangy hint of lime, leaving the sweet lingering feeling of childhood favourite watermelon chupa chups.

Or let the wild flavours of Wildflower surprise you as they dance through your mouth, leaving vibrant bursts of blueberry, raspberry and elderberry, smoothed out with the sweet sensation of pear and pomegranate, and bringing to life the delicate beautiful flavour of violet. It’s reminiscent of sweet fruity chews, like starbursts or zappos, but with a unique floral spin that will make your tastebuds do a cartwheel.

Collagen Beauty™ is the most loved, most reviewed, and most effective collagen for beautiful skin. Developed by our naturopath and nutritionist, backed by clinical studies^, and using only pure, wholefood, bioavailable ingredients that the whole family can enjoy –pregnant and breastfeeding mums, and kids 12 months plus included!

Utilising the only clinically proven collagen peptides, Verisol®, shown to significantly reduce skin wrinkles, smooth fine lines, increase skin hydration and elasticity, and improve overall skin texture after 8 weeks of daily use, along with wholefood sources of Vitamin C (from Camu Camu), Zinc (from guava) and silica (from Horsetail herb) to further promote natural collagen production and healthy hair and nails, Collagen Beauty™ is a miracle worker for promoting natural beauty.

Our new Collagen Beauty™ flavours are just as effective as our original unflavoured Collagen Beauty™, as they contain the same amount of Verisol®, Vitamin C and Zinc per serve. We have created the delicious flavours using premium refractance dried fruits and natural plant based flavours. Refractance drying is the most gentle drying method available, and retains the highest amount of colour, flavour, aroma and precious nutrients as compared to all other drying methods.

Our natural plant based flavours are made in Australia, using only natural and traditional food processing methods – such as pressing, fermenting and drying. No synthetic interference or unnatural methods are used to create the flavours we use. So when we say they’re natural, we mean what we say!

Plus, all three flavours are sweetened naturally with monk fruit, and contain less than 1g of sugar per serve.

But the best part about our new Collagen Beauty™ flavours is that you can enjoy them straight in water! If you want your collagen dose all at once, mix the 12g serve (1 metric tablespoon, or 4 teaspoons) into at least 300ml of water, but dilute to your preference (up to 2L tastes great). Or enjoy your Collagen Beauty™ flavours throughout the day with 1 teaspoon at a time in a glass of water. And if you prefer no flavour at all, our unflavoured Collagen Beauty™ will always be here to stay and can be conveniently mixed into any liquid (such as smoothies, juice, coffee or soup). Take Collagen Beauty™ whichever way works best for you, and enjoy the beautiful benefits for your skin, hair and nails!

Shop new Collagen Beauty™ flavours here.

^Clinical studies using double-blind, placebo-controlled research:

Proksch E, Schunck M, Zague V, Segger D, Degwert J, Oesser S: Oral Intake of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Increases Dermal Matrix Synthesis. Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2014;27:113-119. doi: 10.1159/000355523.

Proksch E, Segger D, Degwert J, Schunck M, Zague V, Oesser S: Oral Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides Has Beneficial Effects on Human Skin Physiology: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2014;27:47-55. doi: 10.1159/000351376

As with all fads in the health food realm, it’s always best to do your research and ensure you are getting the highest quality product. Fortunately, collagen powder is a product that isn’t just touted by celebrities and health gurus, it is also backed by scientific research. However as it turns out, there’s many different types of collagen available, and not all collagen is created equal. There’s different animal based sources, different types of collagen within those sources, and different collagen peptides structures within those types. All of these factors can greatly alter the effectiveness and benefits of the kind of collagen you are consuming.

Every molecule within our collagen range serves a unique and specialised purpose, that is further amplified through synergistic wholefood nutrients. Together, our collagen blends provide the most powerful targeted benefits, backed by science, without compromising on our natural, wholefood ethos. No fillers to bulk up the product, no artificial additives, and no cheap ingredients. Only the most pure, premium, bioavailable ingredients that actually do what they claim.

Before we get into the nitty gritty of which types of collagen are best, and what the difference is between our Collagen Beauty, Collagen Body and Collagen Build, it’s best to begin with an understanding of what collagen actually is.

What is Collagen?

Collagen is the main structural protein found in connective tissue (which is one of the 4 basic tissue types found in all animals and humans). It’s incredibly important, and is basically the glue that holds our skin, bones, muscles and connective tissue together. As we age, our collagen production slows down, contributing to wrinkling, sagging, dry skin, dull hair, weak nails, brittle bones and loss of muscle mass.

Our Western generation no longer consumes a diet high in collagen as our ancestors once did, and as people in other cultures such as Japan still do, as collagen is only found in the ‘undesirable’ parts of animals, such as skin, bones and connective tissue, and isn’t found in substantial amounts in lean cuts of meat that we typically only consume.

So when you buy a powdered collagen product, what you have is tiny pieces of collagen fibres which have been broken down (a process known as hydrolysis, which is why it can be called “hydrolysed collagen”).

How is our collagen range different?

What makes our collagen products different (from each other, but also from other collagen products on the market) is the collagen source we use, the types of collagen, and how the collagen fibres have been broken down. The way that collagen fibres are broken down affects the size of the protein peptide chains, the sequence of amino acids in each peptide chain, and those things significantly affect the function it has in the body, because proteins can also act as signalling molecules (meaning they signal where the collagen should form).

Further, the unique collagen peptides in our three collagens have all been researched through randomised, double blind, placebo controlled studies, and they are the only specialised, bioavailable collagen peptides on the market.

Now that you know that, everything else will make a lot more sense!

The difference between Collagen Beauty, Body and Build

All three of our collagens contain Types I and III bovine collagen, which is the most effective and most sustainable form of collagen. There are 16 different types of collagen found in humans and animals, and Types I and III have the greatest impact on skin, bones and muscles.

The main difference between our three collagens is the Bioactive Collagen Peptides (smaller collagen peptide chains) found in each one, which target collagen formation in specific areas of the body.

Collagen Beauty contains the specialised bioactive peptides called Verisol®, which specifically targets skin, and has been proven through research to reduce wrinkles, smooth fine lines, increase skin hydration, improve skin elasticity, and improve the structural integrity of skin over the entire body. Every 12g serve of Collagen Beauty contains 2.5g of Verisol® Collagen Peptides, as this is the specific dose that has been found to be effective in studies. We have also included the wholefood sources of Vitamin C and Zinc, which help with the structure and function of connective tissue, promote healing, support gut health, further support collagen formation, and support healthy hair and nails. We’ve also added in the naturopathic herb Horsetail for more hair support. The rest of Collagen Beauty is made up of more hydrolysed collagen! This provides a good source of protein, and plenty of building blocks for more collagen synthesis. Collagen Beauty is the one you should pick if your priorities are glowing, hydrated, silky smooth skin, lush hair and strengthened nails.

Collagen Body contains the specialised bioactive peptides called Fortibone®, which specifically targets bone strength and structure. Every 18g serve contains 5g of Fortibone® Collagen Peptides, as that is the dose that has been found to be effective in clinical trials. The complementary wholefood nutrients Calcium and Vitamin D have also been included to further target and support bone density. And again, the rest of the product is made up of more hydrolysed collagen! Collagen Body is the one for you if you have recently broken any bones or are concerned with the strength of your bones.

Collagen Build contains the specialised bioactive peptides called Bodybalance®, which specifically targets muscle tone, repair and building. Every 18g serve contains 15g of Bodybalance® Collagen Peptides, which is the dose that has been found to be effective in clinical studies. We have also included a wholefood source of Magnesium to further support proper functioning of muscle tissue and energy production. Collagen Build is the one for you if you are looking to increase strength, repair muscles post workout, and improve body composition by increasing muscle mass and decreasing fat mass.

Our collagen range is unflavoured, and dissolves into any hot or cold liquid. They are all pregnancy, breastfeeding, and child friendly for 12 months +.

So there you have it. Those are our three specialised collagen products, each containing the only researched collagen peptides on the market that target the specific areas of collagen within your body. Choose your collagen based on what your priorities are, and if you are keen on more than one, we recommend taking turns with which product you take. Choose one, and take it daily for two or three months, then change it up and focus on a different goal for the next few months. You won’t lose progress on one while you focus on another!

We’re gonna come straight out and say it: you should put food on your face! If you want delicious, healthy, glowing skin - it’s time to start feeding it accordingly with skin food. And we don’t just mean the kind of skin food that you eat (hint: our Collagen Beauty). We mean, quite literally, lathering nature’s goods all over your noggin.

It’s not as glamorous as what this ethereal hand bath may suggest. You might find it more on the sticky side and less on the soothing side. You’ll probably smell more like your breakfast and less like these flowers. And you’ll absolutely get judgemental looks from your family members - but just pop those leftover cucumber slices over your eyes to block out the haters in no time.

But despite the lack of glamour and probable mess, you’ll come out the other side with skin that glows like the sun and feels like a baby’s bum! Plus, it’s an opportunity to reduce food wastage. No more carelessly tossing banana peels, stalky-end cut offs of fruit and veggies, and other scraps. Smear those suckers on your face before they get the chuck for a complimentary complexion boost that will cost you nothing more than a few weird looks!

There are a bazillion different fruits, veggies and other natural foods that can do everything from hydrating, refining, pimple combat, blackhead removal, balancing pH, anti-ageing and more, so we’ve put together our top 9 favourite foods that you can eat for breakfast and smear over your face at the same time for radiant, yummy skin!

1. Manuka Honey

Manuka honey takes the cake as Queen Bee of all the face foods, and it deserves all the buzz it gets in the health food world. The difference between Manuka honey and regular honey is the trees that the bees gather the pollen from Manuka Tea Trees! Tea tree oil in itself is a legendary pimple remedy due to it’s antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. As it turns out, these properties are transferred into Manuka honey. However, unlike tea tree oil which can be really harsh and painful on pimples, Manuka honey is very gentle and leaves your skin feeling incredibly silky smooth and hydrated, and is perfect for every skin type.

Simply use it as a quick 5-minute face mask after you have cleansed your skin (some people actually use it instead of a cleanser). If you’re wondering how honey could be practical for daily use considering the stickiness, then the great news is it literally glides off your skin with just water, leaving no sticky residue!

PS if you’re like us and you care about the bees - find and support your local beekeeper! We source the Manuka honey in our Golden and Mermaid Lattes from a local and ethical supplier. Most beekeepers are really passionate about helping bees, and they actually help them survive by giving them a safe home on their property with plenty of plants and flowers for them to keep them happy and alive.

2. Coconut Oil

If you’ve got 99 problems, we can guarantee coconut oil will solve like 87 of them!

You know the movie ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ where the dad insists on putting Windex on any and every ailment? Well, we feel that way about Coconut Oil! Put it in your food, on your face, in your hair, on your body, brush your teeth with it, rinse your mouth with it, put it in your eyelashes, and you can even shave your sensitive bits with it!

Great for any of the above, but for your face, it is AMAZING for removing eye makeup, and can be used sparingly as a moisturiser. It is also great for helping to heal acne scarring!

3. Garlic

Hold your nose for this one, because although the smell may be offensive, garlic is the most powerful weapon to fight off any unwanted monsters on your face! When all other methods have failed, go in with the big guns and exterminate that sucker from your face with even the most sparing swap of fresh garlic. Simply crush a clove and dab it on the unwelcome blemishes. Leave it on for a few minutes, and give it a good wash with cleanser to get rid of the smell. However, if you have sensitive skin, garlic may be too harsh for you.

4. Egg white

If you want your skin pores to be tighter than your spanks, don’t let any egg white slip through the cracks. Dip your fingers into the egg white residue from your egg shells, rub that skin tightening magic on your face while you’re waiting for the eggs to cook, and try not to move your face because it kind of feels like glue! Leave for about 10 minutes, then cleanse it off. Slightly uncomfortable experience, but totally worth it. This stuff is porefection.

5. Gelatin blackhead peel

You know those incredibly satisfying blackhead peel videos using the black masks? Save yourself the $20 and do it yourself with just 2 ingredients that you should already have in your pantry (unless you’re vegan) - Natural Gelatin and milk! Simply mix them together in equal parts, microwave for 30 seconds, and smear in a thick even layer over the problem areas on your face (especially nose!). Wait for 10 minutes, and let out an evil cackle as the pesky blackheads are forced out of their homes and meet their fate.

6. Banana peel

We’re all bananas for smoothies at Nutra HQ and most of our smoothies use frozen banana! So that’s a lot of banana peel that we go through every week. One of the most apPEELing ways to use the leftover skin is on your skin! Amazing for both oily and dry skin, rub that bad boy all over your face for hydration, oil control, and to treat acne.

7. Apple cider vinegar

ACV is on the same wavelength as coconut oil, in that you can use it for so many random remedies. Morning metabolism kickstart? Check. Hair conditioner alternative? Check. All-purpose cleaner? Check. Stop cats from biting cords around the house? Sure, why not!

But for your face, ACV makes an excellent toner by balancing your skin’s pH, prevents bacterial growth, exfoliates dead skin cells and may also help acne by reducing oil and unclogging pores. However, don’t put this stuff straight on your face! Make sure you dilute it with water to suit your skin conditions. For sensitive skin, use 1 part ACV to 4 parts water. For oily skin, use 1:1. And for everything in between, play around to see what works for you.

8. Green tea

Even though we know it’s never a good idea to squeeze pimples, sometimes the urge is too great and all hell breaks loose when an offensive white head claims real estate smack bang in the middle of your forehead. So you squeeze the heck out of the beast, and you’re left with a giant red throbbing mound.

What next? Rub a green tea ice cube in a circular motion around the blemish for a few minutes. It’s a bit messy, but the ice combined with green tea with help soothe the area and reduce inflammation.

9. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are high in Vitamin A & C, which are found in many skin products for treating acne. But more importantly, tomatoes are high in an antioxidant called lycopene which acts as an inner sunscreen and can help protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. (Obviously, don’t replace sunscreen with tomato if you’re going out in the sun. You’ll look weird with red stuff all over your face in public, and it doesn’t offer complete protection… it’s just great as an extra source of natural protection). Simply rub leftover cut offs of tomato all over your clean skin and leave for a few minutes, then wash it off with a natural cleanser.