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Why Topical Skincare Isn’t Enough: Boost Results with Collagen

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Discover why your skincare creams stop working as you age and how BElixz COLLAGEN PLUS rebuilds your skin structure from the inside out.

 

 

Have you ever felt like your favourite face creams simply aren't delivering the same results they once did? You're not alone. As skin ages, changes occur beneath the surface long before fine lines, dark spots, or sagging become noticeable.

 

While regular skincare works primarily at the skin's surface and upper layers, skin firmness also depends on what is happening deeper within the dermis.

In Part 1 of this guide, you will learn why skincare creams hit a wall and how BElixz COLLAGEN PLUS targets internal ageing triggers to restore your skin's natural glow.

 

Why Do Skincare Creams Stop Being Enough?

As you grow older, two major problems prevent traditional face creams from delivering results:

  • Slower Cell Renewal: As skin ages, cell turnover slows, which can leave the skin looking rougher, duller, and may affect how evenly skincare products perform on the skin.
  • Declining Collagen Production: Collagen production naturally declines by 1.5% every year, contributing to changes in skin firmness and elasticity. Topical products can support the skin's surface, but they cannot simply replace collagen lost within the dermis.

 

Supporting your skin from the inside out may help complement the benefits of your daily skincare routine. This is where oral collagen supplementation may have a role. Rather than working only at the skin's surface, oral collagen provides collagen-derived peptides that can be absorbed and used by the body. 

 

How BElixz COLLAGEN PLUS Works From Within

BElixz COLLAGEN PLUS is a daily collagen drink formulated to replenish your skin from the inside out. Unlike standard collagen products, the formulation in BElixz COLLAGEN PLUS focuses on smaller molecules & fast absorption, skin nutrition, and all-in-one skin benefits.

 

Key Ingredients in BElixz COLLAGEN PLUS

 

 

 

Ingredient

Key Function & Benefits

Collagen Tripeptide (CTP)

  • Fish collagen sourced from South Korea with 2 international patents
  • High collagen tripeptide content with more active collagen
  • Exclusive enzyme technology to create ultra-small molecules for 4x faster absorption (<30 mins), supporting collagen renewal faster than standard collagen.

Bilberry Extract

  • Patented ingredient from Europe
  • Rich in antioxidants and fermented for 3x higher anthocyanidin and 13x higher proanthocyanidin content than normal bilberry to support healthy microcirculation, shield skin cells from oxidative stress, and provide better skin complexion.

Olive & Licorice Extract

  • A soothing antioxidant blend from Italy (powered by compounds like hydroxytyrosol and glycyrrhizin) that helps inhibit melanin overproduction to reduce dark spots, resulting in pigmentation-free skin. 
  • It protects skin from sugar damage by advanced glycation end products (AGEs), culprits for collagen breakdown in skin.

Red Orange Extract

  • A daily antioxidant shield (2-3x more antioxidant power than regular oranges) that may help protect skin from environmental stress and UV-related damage
  • Sourced from Italian red oranges.

Phytoceramide from Wheat Extract

  • Helps support the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss, which can improve the appearance of dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles.

 

 

Rebuilding your skin from within creates a strong foundation. But how do we smooth deep surface wrinkles like crow's feet and smile lines? Stay tuned for Part 2 to discover a new spicule technology that boosts ingredient penetration into the skin dramatically!

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What makes BElixz COLLAGEN PLUS different from regular collagen?

Its Collagen Tripeptides are broken down into ultra-small particles, smaller than 500 Daltons, tiny enough to be absorbed almost immediately, so they can enter your system up to 4x faster (within 30 minutes), bypassing the slow breakdown required by standard collagen.

 

Is BElixz COLLAGEN PLUS Halal-certified? 

Yes! BElixz COLLAGEN PLUS is Halal-certified by JAKIM. It contains fish-derived Collagen Tripeptide, so while it’s HALAL, it’s not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

 

How many sachets of BElixz COLLAGEN PLUS should I take a day?

  • For daily maintenance: Take 1 sachet in the morning and 1 sachet at night.
  • For skin concerns such as wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, or dullness: Take 2 sachets in the morning and 2 sachets at night.

References:

  1. Kwon, S. H., and B. J. Kim. “Effects of Oral Intake of Phytoceramides on Skin Barrier Function.” Nutrients, vol. 14, no. 12, 2022 
  2. Subramanian, A., and V. Nanthakumar. “Role of Collagen Tripeptide in Skin Rejuvenation.” Plastic and Aesthetic Research, vol. 8, 2021 
  3. Choi, F. D., C. T. Sung, M. L. Juhasz, and N. A. Mesinkovsk. “Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications.” Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, vol. 20, no. 1, 2021