Collagen: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Why We Created Vigor Collagen
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You’ve probably heard about collagen by now, whether it’s on a supplement label, in your skincare cream, or a friend swearing it’s the reason for their glowing skin. But what actually is collagen, and why should we care about it as we age?
Let’s break it down, then we’ll introduce you to something exciting: our brand-new Vigor Collagen, launching on Friday 12th September.
What is Collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, acting like the scaffolding that holds you together. It’s essential for:
Skin elasticity and hydration
Strong nails and healthy hair
Joint health and mobility
Gut lining integrity
Muscle recovery and bone strength
Connective tissue support
In short, it keeps you looking and feeling like you—from the inside out.
The Problem? Collagen Declines With Age
From our mid-20s, we naturally start to produce less collagen—around 1% less each year. By the time you hit your 40s and 50s, this drop accelerates significantly (especially around menopause), showing up as:
Fine lines and sagging skin
Thinner hair and brittle nails
Joint stiffness
Weaker bones and slower recovery
Digestive discomfort
That’s where supplementation comes in.
Types of Collagen Supplements
There are a few common ways you’ll find collagen on the market:
Capsules
Easy to take, but the dose is usually far too low. You’d need to take 10+ capsules daily to get an effective amount. Not ideal.
Gummies
Fun, sure—but they often contain added sugars, sweeteners, flavourings, and fillers. You might as well eat a sweet.
Liquid Collagen
Often liposomal and effective, but pricey, hard to flavour right, and packaged in single-use plastic shots—wasteful and less eco-conscious.
Powder Collagen (Our Choice!)
Flexible, high-dose, tasteless, and eco-friendly. You control your portion, mix into hot or cold drinks or food, and get a full-strength hit every day. That’s why Vigor Collagen comes as a pure powder.
What’s the Best Dosage?
Most studies recommend 5–15g per day of hydrolysed collagen peptides to see skin, joint, and hair benefits. Many people aim for 8g+ depending on their needs and goals.
That’s why Vigor Collagen delivers a that 8g serving in every scoop, no filler, no fluff, just what your body needs.
Introducing Vigor Collagen
We’ve taken everything you don’t like about collagen products—and left it out. What’s left?
✅ A premium marine and bovine collagen blend (for wide-reaching benefits)
✅ No sweeteners, flavourings, colours or additives
✅ Over 90g protein per 100g
✅ Dissolves in hot or cold drinks, or stir into meals
✅ Comes in recyclable packaging
✅ Made in the UK, with care and intention
✅ Designed to support skin, hair, nails, joints, gut and connective tissues
✅ Contains glycine, which may even support better sleep
It’s clean, flexible and made for real women, whether you're dealing with perimenopause, postnatal recovery, PCOS, or just wanting to glow and feel stronger in your own skin.
Want to Be First?
We launch on Friday 12th September, but our pre-launch list is now open.
Join the list on our website to be the first to shop—and get insider-only perks.
Psst… Vigor Rewards members get money off too!