The 11 Best Collagen Supplements To Tighten Sagging Skin + What To Look For

A one-stop-shop for skin, nail, hair, and gut health. The innovative blend is rooted in its premium and potent collagen foundation, delivering 17.7 grams of pasture-raised, grass-fed bovine collagen peptides (delivering types I and III collagen) but then it layers in several targeted ingredients, both nutrients and botanical bioactives, for holistic inside-out skin support.* 

Here’s a rundown: There are vitamins C and E for enhanced collagen production, hyaluronic acid for skin hydration, the protein building block L-glutamine, biotin for your beauty needs, and curcumin from turmeric extract and sulforaphane from broccoli seed extract for combating oxidative stress and photoaging.*

What mindbodygreen’s beauty director says: 

I’ve been taking mindbodygreen’s beauty & gut collagen for several years now as I consider this a vital part of my skin care routine. I am diligent with my skin care day-in-and-day-out, as I want my skin looking its best for decades to come. I feel more confident in my skin because of this.*

Blending together 20 grams of collagen peptides, this contains a meaningful dose of the protein. Clinical studies on collagen supplementation and skin moisturization show that with regular use, it supports your skin's hydration levels. But the formula doesn’t stop there, it also contains hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant naturally made by the body, but it declines with age—its loss can contribute to dry skin overtime. This supplement contains 120 mg of hyaluronic acid, which is notable since one study found that people who took 120 milligrams of hyaluronic acid a day for eight to 12 weeks experienced better skin aging (fewer wrinkles and more supple skin) compared with those who took a placebo.*

This only contains 3 grams of collagen (which is on the lower end of dosage), we included it on the list thanks to the robust assortment of additional actives that support skin. To name a few of our favorites: hyaluronic acid and aloe vera for hydration, astaxanthin for photoprotection, resveratrol to help deal with environmental stressors, kakadu plum as it’s a natural source of vitamin C, and a proprietary super wild berry antioxidant complex to combat oxidative stress. Together, these ingredients can help ease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.*

This contains 8 grams of collagen per serving, which falls within the the studied range of dosage for skin support. In addition, it contains an organic tremella mushroom, which has antioxidant properties and is a source of vitamin D.  One randomized controlled trial in the journal Nutrients found a relationship between vitamin D insufficiency and dry skin. This is notable as most (93%) Americans have a dietary vitamin D gap, and many are insufficient or deficient in vitamin D altogether (41 and 29% of U.S. adults5, respectively).* 

A quality source of marine collagen (wild-caught fish from France), this contains type I collagen to support skin, joint, and gut health. Type I collagen is the most abundant type of collagen found in the skin and body overall, and is considered to be the best researched type. One small study showed that when people took an oral supplement containing mainly hydrolyzed type I collagen, after 60 days their facial lines and wrinkles appeared smoother, and the skin maintained healthy moisture levels.*

Some folks like taking their supplements via gummies, and white it’s certainly not the most effective delivery method, to each their own! Of the gummies out there, this option does contain 2.5 grams of collagen, which is still within the studied range of dosage to see skin care results. However, the grape flavor makes taking them more enjoyable for some, so by all means!

This contains 3 grams of collagen (which is again on the low end), but it also features a premium ceramide. CeraLOK™ is a Japanese-origin ceramide derived from rice that has been shown to improve skin hydration, elasticity, smoothness, and skin barrier function. Alongside collagen and elastin, ceramides are a vital part of your dermis and epidermis, so this synergistic blend can support your overall barrier health *

While powder certainly delivers the effective dosage, big jars aren’t always the easiest to take with you on the go or while traveling. These single-serving packets contain 13 grams of collagen in each sleeve. Toss one in your gym bag to mix into a smoothie post workout, keep at your desk for a midday collagen treat, or pack them in your carry-on for travel ease.

Here, you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck. This serves up 20 grams of bovine sourced collagen peptides per serving for a more budget-friendly. (Also of note: You're just getting collagen in this—no additional ingredients to support your health, which is why it’s able to be on the more affordable end.)

This supplement contains only one ingredient, but the quality of said ingredient is superb. The collagen is sourced from grass-fed and pasture-raised cows in Argentina, without any added hormones, steroids or antibiotics. It also contains 20 grams of collagen per serving, which is on the higher end of dosage studied—so you’re getting meaningful full body support.* 

While I waxed poetic about the beauty & gut collagen+ above, this bundle folds in mindbodygreen’s cellular beauty+ as well. The collagen powder provides a base for your beauty needs—by supplying collagen, vitamin C, E, hyaluronic acid, and more—and then cellular beauty takes it to the next level with antioxidant support. It contains premium botanicals and phytochemicals clinically shown to support skin hydration, elasticity, smoothness, barrier function, and wrinkle reduction. In the cutting-edge formula, you'll find phytoceramides to support a healthy skin barrier structure; astaxanthin to preserve a healthy collagen layer; ubiquinol CoQ10 to promote skin cell "cleanup" (aka, getting rid of debris) and rejuvenation; and polyphenol-containing pomegranate whole fruit extract for photoprotection. Together, these supplements will leave with a wow-worthy complexion.*