About the Product
The Collagen Complex Beauty by HSN EssentialSeries is the most complete and advanced nutricosmetic formula in the Brothers Club portfolio—a pioneering supplement that combines the most scientifically proven ingredients for skin, hair, and nail beauty in a single coated tablet formula: 4000mg Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen + 120mg high molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid + 50mg Coenzyme Q10 + Ceramosides™ (wheat phytoceramides, the most awarded ingredient in modern nutricosmetics) + Choline-stabilized Orthosilicic Acid + Bamboo Extract (bioavailable silicon) + highly bioavailable vitamins (C, A, B3, Biotin, D3) + premium-grade chelated minerals (Zinc bisglycinate, Selenomethionine, Copper gluconate). 3 tablets at breakfast + 3 at dinner = 6/day. 120 tablets = 20 days of use (120 caps) or 30 days (30 caps). Gluten-free, lactose-free, fish-free, soy-free, non-GMO. Not vegan (bovine collagen).
Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen + Microcrystalline Cellulose + Hydroxypropylcellulose + Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) + Coating [HPMC + riboflavin (color) + fatty acids + red beet (color) + calcium carbonate] + Sodium Hyaluronate (from vegetable fermentation) + Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) + Coenzyme Q10 + Chelated Zinc Bisglycinate + Bambusa bambos Extract (41% silicon) + Choline-stabilized Orthosilicic Acid + Dicalcium Phosphate + Wheat Polar Lipid Complex [Ceramosides™ — Triticum aestivum seed extract, 666.6:1, 50% phytoceramides, 40% DGDG, 10% phospholipids] + Maltodextrin + HPMC + Microencapsulated Vitamin A (retinyl acetate) + Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3, from lichen) + Cupric Gluconate + L-Selenomethionine + D-Biotin.
Benefits
The most innovative nutricosmetic formula on the European market: 8 active ingredients in clinical doses in a single formula:
Collagen Complex Beauty represents the evolution of nutricosmetics beyond conventional collagen + vitamin C supplements. By combining hydrolyzed collagen (protein substrate), hyaluronic acid (dermal matrix hydration), Ceramosides™ (skin barrier restoration), CoQ10 (mitochondrial antioxidant protection of fibroblasts), orthosilicic acid (collagen synthesis via bioavailable silicon), and a complete profile of highly bioavailable vitamins and minerals, Collagen Complex Beauty simultaneously and synergistically addresses all aspects of skin health—something none of the ingredients could achieve in isolation.
4000mg Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen: the clinically documented effective dose:
As described in the sections on Quamtrax Collagen and Marvelous Nutrition Collagen, low molecular weight hydrolyzed collagen peptides (such as Pro-Hyp and Hyp-Gly) are absorbed by the small intestine via PEPT1/PEPT2 and reach the bloodstream as dipeptides and tripeptides that directly stimulate dermal fibroblasts to synthesize new collagen. The dose of 4000mg/day falls within the range of the most robust studies—Choi et al.'s (2019) review in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology documented that supplementation with hydrolyzed collagen (doses of 2.5 to 10g/day) improved dermal elasticity, hydration, and wrinkle reduction in multiple randomized clinical trials. The choice of bovine collagen (instead of marine) eliminates fish, crustacean, and shellfish allergens, making the product suitable for shellfish allergy sufferers.
Ceramosides™: the most innovative and awarded nutricosmetic ingredient of the 21st century:
Ceramosides™ (registered trademark, patented ingredient) are the most distinguishing and exclusive ingredient of Collagen Complex Beauty—and the element that no other collagen product on the market has. Ceramosides™ is a polar lipid complex extracted from wheat seed (Triticum aestivum) by a high-concentration extraction process (666.6:1 — 1mg of extract is equivalent to 666.6mg of seed), standardized to: 50% phytoceramides (plant-derived ceramides with a structure analogous to human skin ceramides), 40% DGDG (Digalactosyl-Diacylglycerol, a polar galactolipid from plant membranes with skin hydrating and regenerating properties) and 10% phospholipids. Ceramides are the most important lipids of the skin barrier—they represent ~50% of the lipids in the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin) and are essential for maintaining the impermeability of the skin barrier (preventing transepidermal water loss—TEWL) and for the cohesion of corneocytes. Ceramide deficiency is the main factor in dry skin, atopic eczema, and aged skin. A clinical study with Ceramosides™ documented an 18% reduction in acne and a 26% increase in skin hydration after 60 days of use. Ceramosides™ was a finalist in the "Ingredient of the Year: Beauty from Within" category at the NutraIngredients Awards 2022—the most recognized award in the European supplement ingredient industry.
120mg of high molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid: deep hydration of the dermal matrix:
As described in the sections on Quamtrax Collagen and Marvelous H.B.V.C, Hyaluronic Acid (in the form of sodium hyaluronate, from non-GMO vegetable fermentation) is the main hydrating agent of the dermal extracellular matrix—capable of retaining up to 1000ml of water per gram. HSN specifically uses the high molecular weight form, which has the best clinical studies for dermal hydration and restoration of articular synovial fluid viscosity. The dose of 120mg/day of hyaluronic acid falls within the range of reference clinical trials.
50mg Coenzyme Q10: the mitochondrial antioxidant for fibroblasts and collagen protector:
CoQ10 has a specific and documented function in skin health that goes beyond its systemic mitochondrial role: dermal fibroblasts (the cells that synthesize collagen and elastin) are metabolically very active cells that depend on mitochondrial ATP for protein synthesis of collagen fibers. Oxidative stress in fibroblasts (from free radicals, UV radiation, and inflammation) reduces collagen synthesis and increases the expression of MMPs (matrix metalloproteinases) that degrade existing collagen. CoQ10 as a mitochondrial antioxidant for fibroblasts protects these cells from oxidative stress and maintains their collagen synthesis capacity. The study by Žmitek et al. (2017), published in BioFactors, documented that dietary intake of CoQ10 improved skin parameters (elasticity, hydration, roughness) in healthy adults compared to placebo.
Choline-stabilized Orthosilicic Acid + Bamboo Extract: bioavailable silicon for collagen synthesis:
Choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (OSA) is the most bioavailable form of silicon available on the supplement market—ionic silicon as Si(OH)₄ (orthosilicic acid) is absorbed by the intestine via passive diffusion, and stabilization with choline prevents polymerization (which would make silicon insoluble and unabsorbable). Silicon is a cofactor for collagen hydroxylation enzymes (the same ones that depend on Vitamin C) and for the cross-linking of elastin fibers—essential for the structural integrity of the dermis, tendons, and bones. The combination of OSA-Choline + Bamboo Extract (Bambusa bambos with 41% silicon) covers two sources of silicon with distinct absorption mechanisms for maximum coverage of silicon needs.
The premium vitamin and mineral profile: the quality of the forms makes the difference:
Collagen Complex Beauty exclusively uses highly bioavailable forms of vitamins and minerals—rejecting the cheap, low-absorption forms typical of economical multivitamins. Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol from lichen) instead of ergocalciferol (D2), with proven greater efficacy in raising serum 25(OH)D levels. Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate) instead of pure retinol (which is more unstable), with greater stability and guaranteed activity throughout the shelf life. Nicotinamide (B3) instead of niacin (which causes facial flushing), the most comfortable form with the best skin health studies. D-Biotin (biologically active form) for hair, skin, and nails. Chelated Zinc Bisglycinate (the most orally bioavailable form of zinc). L-Selenomethionine (the organic form of selenium with 90 to 95% absorption). Copper Gluconate (a good orally bioavailable form) for tyrosinase (pigmentation) and lysyl oxidase (collagen and elastin).
Uses
Recommended dosage: Take 3 tablets at breakfast and 3 tablets at dinner—6 tablets per day in total. Coated tablets are easier to swallow than uncoated tablets. Take with water during meals to maximize the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D3, CoQ10) and minerals. 120 tablets = 20 days of use. 30 tablets = 5 days of use.
