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Chapter 1
Collagen Essentials
What is Collagen?
You've likely heard the hype around collagen and its role in plump, hydrated, glowing skin, healthy hair and strong nails. But what is collagen and what does it do?
Collagen isn’t just another trend. It’s the most abundant protein in the body, serving as the primary building block for your skin, muscles, tendons, bones, and joints.
Collagen production naturally slows down as we age, contributing to visible signs of aging such as fine lines, brittle nails, and weakened hair. Collagen supplements, like The Beauty Chef’s collagen range, can help increase and maintain the body’s collagen production to support skin health.
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Benefits of Using Collagen
From brighter skin and stronger hair to healthy joints and a balanced gut microbiome, collagen is a multitasking powerhouse that works from the inside out to support your body’s inner health and outer beauty.Here’s how daily collagen use can transform your body and health for the better.
Skin Health
Collagen renews your skin’s elasticity, plumping and deeply hydrating from within. Studies show that collagen peptides stimulate new collagen production.
Collagen For Your Skin
Hair & Nails Health
Collagen provides the essential amino acids needed for healthy hair growth, nourishing your scalp and strengthening hair follicles.
Menopause Health
Collagen helps counteract the decline in estrogen during menopause by supporting joint flexibility and improving bone density.
Collagen For The Menopause
Gut Health
Collagen helps reinforce the gut lining, reducing inflammation and supporting healthy digestion.
Collagen For Gut Health
How Much Collagen Should You Take Per Day?
Finding the right collagen intake depends on both the form of collagen and your unique beauty and wellness needs.
How much?
Clinical studies found that between 2.5-15g of hydrolysed collagen peptides each day is most effective. A smaller dose of 2.5–5 grams is usually enough to improve skin health and hydration, while a higher dose of 15 grams may be more effective for boosting muscle mass and composition.
When to Take
Clinical studies found that between 2.5-15g of hydrolysed collagen peptides each day is most effective. A smaller dose of 2.5–5 grams is usually enough to improve skin health and hydration, while a higher dose of 15 grams may be more effective for boosting muscle mass and composition.
The Beauty Chef’s collagen supplements make it easy to meet your daily intake with powder, elixir, capsules and chewable forms
– allowing you to choose the option that fits your lifestyle.
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Marine Collagen for Your Health
Marine collagen is a popular choice for those seeking a sustainable collagen option since it’s derived from fish by-products. It has better absorption rates compared to other collagen types and is rich in Type I collagen – the same type that makes up 90% of the collagen in the skin.
When comparing marine collagen vs bovine, the key difference lies in the collagen types they provide.
While marine collagen is predominantly rich in Type I collagen (ideal for skin hydration and elasticity), bovine collagen contains both Type I and Type III collagen making it beneficial for skin, joints, and connective tissue.
Type III collagen plays a crucial role in maintaining the strength and structure of blood vessels, muscles, and organs – which is why bovine collagen is often favoured for joint health in addition to its skin benefits.
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Chapter 2
Collagen Health
Collagen and Age
Collagen supplementation can be beneficial at any age, but starting in your late 20s is ideal, as this is when natural collagen production begins to decline.
Whether you're looking to support plump, youthful-looking skin or bolster joint mobility and muscle strength, the right collagen supplement can help make a noticeable difference.
In Your 20s:
Focus on Preventative Care
To promote collagen production in your 20s, adopting a proactive skincare routine, using SPF, and maintaining a balanced diet rich in collagen-boosting nutrients can enhance the body’s ability to produce and maintain collagen levels.
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In Your 30s:
Restore Elasticity, Improve Skin Texture
In your 30s, supporting collagen with a high-quality collagen supplement helps maintain skin elasticity, prevent dynamic wrinkles, and boost hydration for a smoother, plumper complexion.
For an easy and tasty way to top up your collagen levels, try The Beauty Chef’s Plumpers – a fruity chewable packed with hydrolysed collagen peptides and Vitamin C-rich Kakadu Plum to support skin elasticity and hydration.
In Your 40s+:
Combat Wrinkles and Sagging
In your 40s and beyond, collagen supplementation can help mobility, while enhancing skin firmness and delivering long-lasting hydration.
As collagen levels decline and lifestyle changes, such as menopause, contribute to skin dryness and joint pain, maintaining a consistent collagen routine becomes even more important.
Collagen for
Every Life Stage
Ageing well is about nourishing your body with skin and gut-friendly ingredients while embracing self-care practices that enhance your overall health and radiance. The Beauty Chef’s collagen range is designed to support you at every age and stage of life, helping you to glow from within.
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Collagen for Hair & Skin Health
One of the most effective and natural ways to improve skin texture and hair health is by incorporating collagen into your daily routine.
Collagen is a vital protein that provides structural support to the skin. As we age, collagen production in the body slows down, leading to signs of ageing. By boosting collagen levels, you can enhance skin elasticity and hydration, creating a more youthful complexion.
For expert natural beauty tips, check out the book Feeding Your Skin by The Beauty Chef Founder, Carla Oates.
Collagen also supports hair growth by strengthening hair follicles and enhancing blood circulation to the scalp, resulting in thicker, fuller, and shinier hair. Learn more about the benefits of Collagen for Hair Growth.
Collagen and Gut Health
When the gut lining is compromised, toxins can leak into the bloodstream, causing annoying and uncomfortable digestive issues like diarrhea, cramping, bloating, and constipation.
Collagen can help prevent symptoms of IBS and leaky gut syndrome by strengthening the gut lining and healing the intestinal walls.
Dr Min Yeo explains how collagen supports gut healing by reinforcing the intestinal walls (link to article). Carla Oates also explains leaky gut and its impact in this video (video link).
Collagen is also high in amino acids glycine and glutamine; both essential for repairing the gut lining and enhancing nutrient absorption.
A strong and functioning gut wall is essential for optimal digestion and overall health. In The Gut Guide, Carla Oates highlights the key role collagen plays in supporting and nourishing gut health.
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Collagen & Menopause
Menopause is a time of transition, bringing changes to the skin and body as estrogen levels shift. As part of a holistic approach to well-being, prioritising nourishing foods, movement, hydration, and inner beauty rituals can help support overall vitality and confidence during this phase of life.
Collagen is a key structural protein that naturally declines with age, influencing skin hydration and elasticity. Ensuring adequate collagen intake through diet and lifestyle choices may help maintain skin smoothness and support inner vitality during this time of transition.
Many women also focus on gut health, hydration, and nutrient-dense foods to feel their best at this stage. The Beauty Chef’s collagen range is designed to complement a balanced lifestyle, offering a delicious and easy way to nourish your skin and support your glow from within.
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Chapter 3
Collagen Food
The Best Foods to Boost Natural Collagen Production
Did you know that certain foods can help boost your body’s collagen production?
Eating collagen-boosting foods is an easy way to achieve glowing skin and better health. It doesn’t require a drastic diet change, either. Simply adding the following foods to your meals can make a big difference:
Vitamin C-rich Foods
Citrus fruits, capsicums, strawberries, tomatoes, and leafy greens all help to stimulate collagen production.
Protein-rich Foods
Bone broth, chicken, fish, and eggs are packed with amino acids essential for collagen synthesis.
Zinc & Copper
Zinc and copper, found in nuts and seeds such as pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds, help support collagen production and promote overall tissue health.
Antioxident-rich Foods
Berries, leafy greens like spinach, apples, beans, grapes, and dark chocolate help protect the body from free radicals while supporting and preserving collagen production.
A balanced diet rich in collagen-boosting foods can improve the health of your skin, hair, and nails, while also supporting joint flexibility, bone health, and overall vitality.
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Snacks and desserts
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Vegan and Plant-Based Collagen Boosters
Although collagen is animal-derived, there are still plant-based options for helping your body create its own collagen production.Taking collagen if you’re vegan means focusing on nutrient-dense foods that naturally stimulate your body’s collagen production. This way, you can support your anti-ageing goals and overall health while staying true to your dietary and lifestyle needs.
Here are some vegan options to help boost collagen for radiant skin, healthy hair, and strong nails:
Plant-based proteins
Which are all great sources of protein and essential amino acids that support collagen synthesis including;
- legumes
- tofu
- quinoa
- hemp seeds
Silica-rich Foods
Which can help strengthen connective tissues and improve skin elasticity including:
- Bananas
- Oats
- Cucumbers
- Brown Rice
Vitamin C-rich foods
Citrus fruits, strawberries, leafy greens, capsicums, and tomatoes are all wonderful sources of vitamin C that help boost collagen by enhancing the body’s ability to synthesise it.
Plant-based supplements
Vegan-friendly supplements that include ingredients like bamboo extract, vitamin C, hemp seeds, amino acids and antioxidants can help enhance collagen synthesis without the need for animal by-products.
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Chapter 4
The Beauty Chef Collagen
Why Choose The Beauty Chef for Your Collagen Needs?
With so many collagen brands in Australia, you may be wondering what sets The Beauty Chef’s collagen apart? Well, we’re glad you asked!
The Beauty Chef is a holistic, science-backed collagen brand born from founder Carla Oates’ passion for healing skin from within. Inspired by her personal skin challenges and her daughter’s struggle with eczema, Carla discovered the powerful connection between gut health and radiant skin.
You will find that The Beauty Chef’s fermented products are made using FloraCulture™, a bio-fermentation process that enhances nutrient absorption and creates natural, broad-spectrum probiotics and postbiotics. Combined with organic whole foods, our formulas work by healing the gut to heal the skin.
What Makes Us Unique
The Beauty Chef Collagen Product Range: Finding the Right Fit for You
Incorporating collagen into your daily life doesn’t have to be a hassle!
The Beauty Chef offers a variety of collagen options and formulas to fit your goals and lifestyle needs.
Gut Health
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Skin, Hair & Nails
Nourish your beauty from within with our and Collagen Plumpers.
Menopause Support
Take straight from the spoon or mix into your meals for a nourishing, skin-boosting collagen lift.
Anti-Ageing
An easy, no-fuss way to support your skin and health anytime, anywhere.
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Ways to Take Collagen
Chewables
Convenient and yummy, our Plumpers™ Collagen Chewable Tablets are perfect for an on-the-go collagen boost
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Powders
Easily mix collagen powder into your water or favourite drink for a collagen boost that fits into your daily routine.
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Elixirs
Take straight from the spoon or mix into your meals for a nourishing, skin-boosting collagen lift.
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Real Results from The Beauty Chef Community
Our customers’ results speak for themselves. From improved gut health to younger-looking skin, here are some of our glowing reviews.
“Honestly, I’m obsessed with these two products. I’m now on my third cycle of GLOW and COLLAGEN, and the results are insane. I cannot wait to continue using these products. THANK YOU.”
– Zania
“I’ve been using The Beauty Chef products for a few months now, and I’m blown away by the changes. My skin has never been this clear and glowing! I feel more confident in my own skin.”
– MARIA C
“As someone who’s always struggled with bloating and digestive issues, these products have been a game changer. My gut health is finally balanced, and I feel so much better overall!”
– HELEN W
“Glow Ageless and Collagen have truly worked wonders for me. Not only does my skin look firmer and smoother, but I’ve noticed a big difference in my hair and nails too. These products really deliver!”
– SONIA A
“As a menopausal woman, my skin has noticeably improved. These Plumpers™ are delicious and super easy to chew. My skin has a glow I never thought I'd see again!”
– KATRINA R
“Excellent products, excellent results. People generally think I'm 10-20 years younger, and I attribute much of this to using Collagen, Glow, and Daily Supergreens. It’s truly made a difference!”
– RA V
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