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My Daily Collagen Drink for Better Skin, Hair, Nails, and Joints

this one-minute recipe will make a drink that improves your skin, hair, nails, and joints

About two months ago I started taking a daily collagen supplement.

I’ve mentioned before that I’ve dubbed this the year of my skin. My skin has been through the ringer the past fifteen years starting with acne from puberty, and then through three pregnancies, three years of nursing babies, and then wacky hormones after pregnancy and nursing. Whew.

So I’m making a lot of changes in my routines, and doing lots of skincare treatments this year to help reverse some of the damage.

Collagen is the protein structure that holds your body together, basically like a scaffolding for your entire body. It’s found all through your body, but most prominently in your skin, bones, and joints, and as you age, your body produces less collagen.

So by taking a collagen supplement, you’re able to regenerate some of the growth and structure in your skin and bones, helping it to be stronger and smoother.

I did some research and discovered this collagen powder from Vital Proteins, and it’s a simple powder you can toss in your morning coffee or smoothie because it dissolves in liquid.

this drink will improve your skin, hair, and nails in a matter of days
an orange julius knockoff that's good for your skin!

collagen peptides orange julius

I don’t drink coffee, and smoothies can be a lot of calories and sugar, so instead I came up with this easy little Orange Julius-inspired drink that is tasty and takes one minute to make.

Collagen Powder “Orange Julius”

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients: 
– 1 cup orange juice (any kind works!)
– 2 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides powder

In a blender, blend thoroughly until powder is completely dissolved. Pour into a glass and drink immediately while it’s frothy and cold. I personally like to drink it with a straw!

note: the powder is tasteless, but it does have a little bit of a weird smell to it. The orange juice mostly masks it, and drinking with a straw keeps your nose farther away from the glass, but I still sometimes get a hint of a weird smell. Just FYI!

 

I’ve been drinking this every day for about two months, and within about a week I noticed a change in my skin — specifically in my cheekbones and around my eyes. My skin looked fuller and more glowy. And then within a few more weeks, I noticed that my knees, which are always creaking and popping, almost never creaked or popped anymore.

I’m hoping to see even more results as I continue to take it, but I’ve heard only good things and so far have only seen good things. If you’ve tried it, leave a comment with your results!

this "orange julius" is full of collagen peptides that are amazing for your skin and bones!

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4 Comments

  1. Whitney says:

    Is it safd to take while nursing?

  2. Claire says:

    I am excited to try this out! If this is the year of our skin, you should try out a k-beauty routine. Seriously. changed my skin like nothing i’ve ever seen or done before. I went from feeling uncomfortable being seen without makeup to wearing make up like twice a week because I feel like my skin is already on point.

  3. Toni whitman says:

    I have been taking a collagen supplement now for 2 weeks and I have noticed my hair seems shinier and my acne prone skin has less acne! It’s crazy because I have tried everything for my adult acne and nothing has worked until now. I started taking it 2 times a day now for my second week and my nails seem to be growing faster!! Love this stuff!

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