You’ve heard of collagen and the many benefits a quality collagen serum can have for your skin. But what is vegan collagen and why should you look out for it as an ingredient in your skin products?
Check out what you need to know to get more than a collagen serum while maintaining an ethical beauty cabinet, and learn about Botani’s amazing new PhytoCollagen Vitamin B3 Serum, now available in Australia.
Vegan vs. Animal Collagen. what’s the difference?
Collagen occurs naturally. It is a protein that is essential for healthy skin, bones and muscles. When you injure yourself, collagen goes to work, stimulating the growth of new tissue. Because it is more abundant at a young age, collagen is responsible for those healthy cheeks you see in children. It also helps you feel relaxed and healthy, rather than stiff and tight in your muscles.
Unfortunately, you lose about 1% of your natural collagen stores every year from the age of 20. This is why skin experts recommend supplements and serums. They can act almost immediately to restore a youthful glow.
There are two options for beauty-enhancing collagen products – animal-based and plant-based/vegan.
Animal collagen
Animal collagen comes from cows and fish. It is made of ground hooves, bones and joints. The idea is to replenish your stores with collagen from another creature.
However, animal collagen is not meant to become collagen in your body. Additionally, perhaps surprisingly, bovine and marine collagen have not been conclusively proven to work.
There is another issue if you use animal collagen products. There may be a risk of pesticides and herbicides the animal has been exposed to entering your system. A study conducted by the Consumer Wellness Center tested eight products such as collagen supplements to determine the level of contaminants and overall human safety. The test revealed the presence of antibiotics, drugs and chemicals in many of the animal collagen supplements.
Vegan collagen
Vegan collagen products, on the other hand, are derived from plants such as algae and other sustainable plant sources. The first benefit of using this type of product is of course knowing that you have not directly contributed to harming the animals. Vegan collagen itself works differently than animal collagen as well. It forces your body to produce more of its own collagen, rather than “boosting” your stores.
What is vegan collagen and why is it a better choice than animal collagen?
Vegan vs. animal collagen is not an apples-to-apples issue.
First, plants do not produce collagen. However, there is fascinating science involved in how they are used to stimulate collagen production in humans.
This is a great explanation from Dr. Dendy Engelman, a board certified dermatologist in New York who shared that
“(Plants) are made up of ingredients that promote the body’s natural production of collagen” usually silicon, phytoceramides, amino acids, minerals and antioxidants, especially vitamin C, as the human body naturally uses vitamin C to produce collagen. collagen building blocks, these ingredients, when taken as supplements, will help stimulate collagen production in the body. Think of it like giving someone the ingredients they need to make a recipe instead of cooking them the meal.”
Imagine your skin with the ingredients it needs to produce more collagen and be excited to get to work!
If you are relatively healthy and produce your own collagen, use a plant-based collagen serum or supplement. It provides beauty vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that help your body build more of its own. You also get the many other benefits of herbal ingredients, such as hydration, antioxidant protection and anti-aging effects.
Introducing PhytoCollagen Vitamin B3 Serum from Botani
With all of the above in mind, Botani set out to create a unique vegan collagen serum. This serum provides an ethical and effective alternative to animal-based collagen.
Many brands use seaweed in their collagen serums. However, our skin-friendly, non-GMO, plant-based hydrolyzed collagen complex combines soy, rice amino acids, Baobab seed extract (sustainably sourced from Africa) and L-Proline.
These ingredients have been proven to intensely hydrate the skin. They also protect its moisture barrier, stimulate collagen production and provide long-term skin tightening effects.
What ingredients make the best vegan collagen serum in Australia?
Both soybeans and rice have been used for centuries in many Asian cultures. They have proven health and skin benefits, which is why we included them in Botani’s new freshness serum.
We have also included the Baobab (Adansonia Digitata). This ancient super fruit from Africa contains amino acids and vitamin C to help keep your skin glowing and healthy.
This multi-tasking serum also contains highly respected and very rare Mastic Gum (Pistacia lentiscus). This plant originates from the Greek island of Chios and has proven medicinal properties. Its use in medical and skin treatments dates back to Ancient Greek timeswhen it was literally worth its weight in gold.
To round out our serum, we looked closer to home for skin-brightening ingredients. We added the Australian Kakadu plum, which is one of the richest sources of vitamin C in the world.
Use PhytoCollagen Vitamin B3 Serum for:
- Balance excess sebum production and give your skin a matte look
- Reduce the appearance of larger resources
- Improve skin radiance and give yourself a healthier complexion
- Fill your skin with an instant hydration boost
- Smooth away fine lines and wrinkles
- It fights dehydration and protects the skin’s vital moisture barrier
- Reduce and lighten dark spots, acne, pimples and blemishes
- Give your skin a smooth, even texture
- Stock your vegan beauty cabinet
Created with the help of our passionate and experienced naturopaths, this unique collagen serum is a combination of botanicals, science and ancient wisdom. Use it once and you will notice the instant hydration boost for your skin. Apply this revitalizing serum regularly and you’ll promote smoother, firmer skin. Try Australia’s brand new, all-natural vegan collagen serum for yourself.
