Improves skin structure and elasticity: Collagen provides the building blocks for the extracellular matrix (ECM) and stimulates the production of new collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.⁷ VERISOL^® collagen has been shown in clinical studies (in females) to support collagen formation, skin structure and elasticity, and overall skin health.⁸ Collagen peptides have been shown to inhibit the metalloproteinases (enzymes) involved in breaking down collagen in the dermis.⁹Collagen has been shown to improve connective tissue structure and dermal tissue density, ultimately leading to a reduction in cellulite appearance.¹⁰

Protects the skin from damage and supports dermal repair: The skin can be exposed to damage in the presence of inflammatory skin conditions¹¹ (such as acne, mild eczema and psoriasis) as well as external stimuli.¹² Hyaluronic acid modulates inflammation, cellular migration and angiogenesis, which are the main phases of dermal repair.¹³ Vitamin C helps to support skin healing and regeneration through synthesis of collagen and inhibiting inflammation (NF-ĸB) and oxidation, which contribute to collagen breakdown. Vitamin C supports epidermal barrier function through ceramide production by keratinocytes,¹⁴ which may help in skin conditions with low epidermal ceramide content (mild atopic dermatitis and psoriasis).¹⁵ Nicotinamide is a precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and prevents against ATP depletion thereby enhancing DNA repair and inhibiting sun exposure induced immunosuppression.¹⁶

Skin hydration: A loss of skin hydration is seen in conditions such as mild atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis, as well as being part of the natural ageing process.¹⁷ Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan with a unique capacity to bind and retain water molecules.¹⁸ Aging and extrinsic stimuli such as solar ultraviolet radiation, smoking and air pollutants gradually reduces the amount of HA in the body,¹⁹ reducing moisture, suppleness and elasticity.²⁰

High quality ingredients: VERISOL^®contains predominately type I collagen, which is the main collagen type found in skin.²¹ Hydrolysed collagen (HC) is formed when denatured native collagen undergoes hydrolysis by proteolytic enzymes. It is highly digestible and is easily absorbed and distributed in the human body.²²