How to find the best collagen for yourself?

Collagen isn’t just another social media trend. It’s taking over the wellness and longevity space for a reason. Various studies show that collagen supplementation can enhance skin elasticity, support joint health, and even accelerate muscle recovery.

There are thousands of brands that provide collagen supplements. We want to help you understand how you can decide whether a collagen supplement is good for you.

What to look out for in a Collagen supplement?

1. Highly absorbable and bioavailable collagen

Collagen is a very large molecule and can most likely not be directly absorbed into your cells. Instead, the body has to expend energy to take the collagen apart into its building blocks - the amino - acids and then reuse these to synthesise collagen. This is also why marine collagen is considered more popular than collagen from bovine origin, as it is a smaller molecule.

Avea has taken a new approach and worked with ETH Zurich scientists to develop Colgevity™. Instead of using whole collagen molecules—which are too large to be absorbed - we focus on highly bioavailable building blocks like proline, glycine, and hydroxyproline. These are directly used in the body to stimulate collagen turnover, making our blend 4x more effective than traditional collagen supplements.

2. Combination with other essential ingredients

Collagen synthesis requires Vitamin C and in our current busy lifestyle it's often hard to get enough through your diet. There are also quite a few other ingredients that can work synergistically to strengthen and rejuvenate your skin, so why not combine them all together for a stronger effect?

Avea’s Collagen Activator formula integrates powerful natural Vitamin C from Acerola Cherry with Astaxanthin algae extract, a potent antioxidant known for its ability to protect the skin from sun damage. The last ingredient, Calcium-AKG, is a special form of mineral calcium that doesn’t just support collagen production, but also optimises energy pathways, reducing cellular damage at the DNA level.

3. No nasty additives

Most collagen is made from fish waste and often a lot of nasty additives are added. Especially chemical flavours and sugar can act inflammatory, and actually counteract the effect of a collagen supplement.

Avea’s Collagen Activator is 100% vegan, it uses amino acids that can be synthesised from plant material. We use natural fruit essences and the plant based sweetener Stevia with 0 calories for a nice refreshing taste.

4. Scientifically tested

Many supplement manufacturers just create products without testing their efficacy. Clinical trials are considered the gold standard to show that a supplement actually works.

Our Collagen Activator has undergone rigorous testing at ETH Zurich university and was then tested in a clinical trial with the dermatology experts at Hautwerk Clinic in Zurich. We validated the efficacy of our ingredients and dosage in the Collagen Activator.

The Collagen Activator: the best collagen supplement

Avea’s Collagen Activator aims to counteract this decline by stimulating optimal endogenous collagen production in your body. Meaning, our formula is designed to enhance your body's natural ability to produce collagen efficiently. First results can be expected after 6-8 weeks.

A recent clinical study with Avea Collagen Activator has shown first significant effects on skin texture and moisture after 4 weeks of use. After 3 months over 60% of users doubled the improvement of their skin texture compared to the first month. This shows how consistent use over extended time really pays off.

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Customer case study: Real results with Avea’s Collagen Activator

Still wondering whether you should get the Collagen Activator? Isabel’s story might just convince you.

As a wellness professional, Isabel has dedicated her life to exploring holistic approaches to health and longevity. When given the opportunity to participate in Avea’s 6-month clinical study, she was eager to see if our Collagen Activator could make a difference.

“All-around changes were noticeable—improved hydration, elasticity, and a more even skin tone, with fine lines visibly reduced. I was surprised at how quickly I saw these changes.” - Isabel

Isabel’s skin transformation after 3 months on Avea’s Collagen Activator

Hydration: Skin hydration levels surged by 18.6%, especially on her cheeks and arms.

Spots & hyperpigmentation: Saw a dramatic 144.4% improvement, leading to a more even skin tone and reduced dark spots.

Wrinkles: Initial increase, then smoothed out to a 7.1% decrease, giving her skin a more youthful look.

Texture: Rapid enhancement of 73.9% within the first month, stabilising at 39.1%, leaving her skin smoother and more refined.

Sun damage (UV spots): Reduced by 42.9% in the first month, settling at a 14.3% improvement after three months.

Brown spots: Minor but steady reduction of 4.3% in the first month and 2.2% by the third month.

Red areas (Inflammation): Reduced inflammation by 11.8% initially, with continued improvement to 4.4% by three months.

Skin microbiome: No change in porphyrins, suggesting a stable, healthy skin balance.

Not only did she experience enhanced hydration and reduced wrinkles, but her biological age also dropped by over 8 years. Isabel’s results prove that Avea’s Collagen Activator goes beyond surface-level benefits, supporting cellular vitality from the inside out.