• Is your hair looking thinner and do you notice more strands on your brush?
• Are you fighting cellulite without results?
• Are your nails weak, your skin dull, and your wrinkles deepening?

These are not just aesthetic problems: they are clear signs of collagen deficiency.

But what does this really mean, and why is proper collagen intake so important—especially for the female body?

🧬 What exactly is collagen and why do we start losing our natural production after age 25?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, providing firmness and elasticity to:

• Skin, hair, and nails
• Joints, cartilage, and connective tissues
• Even the walls of blood vessels!

But the bad news is that after age 25, our natural collagen production decreases by about 1.5–2% each year.

This can mean a 30–40% loss by age 40!

💧 Why does the form of collagen replenishment matter?

Not all forms of collagen on the market are equal.

Hydrolyzed means the collagen has been broken down into small peptide chains, allowing the body to absorb and use it almost immediately.

📚 Clinical source: Watanabe-Kamiyama et al., Food & Function, 2010. DOI: 10.1039/C0FO00111G

Hydrolyzed means the collagen has been broken down into small peptide chains, allowing the body to absorb and use it almost immediately.

📚 Clinical source: Watanabe-Kamiyama et al., Food & Function, 2010. DOI: 10.1039/C0FO00111G

🌲 Pycnogenol® – the miracle of French maritime pine

Pycnogenol® is a natural extract from the bark of French maritime pine, clinically proven for skin health:

• Reduces hyperpigmentation
• Improves skin hydration and elasticity
• Helps combat cellulite

📚 Clinical research: Segger D. et al., Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2006. DOI: 10.1159/000095777

🧠 Collagen and its effects on PMS, menopause, and hormonal changes

Hormonal changes significantly affect skin and hair condition.

• A decrease in estrogen → also lowers collagen and hyaluronic acid levels.

Collagen supplementation can help to:

• Reduce skin dryness after menopause
• Improve hair thickness and shine
• Reduce skin oiliness during the menstrual cycle

🧪 NAD⁺ – Cellular-level anti-aging

NAD⁺ is a key coenzyme in cellular energy production and DNA repair.

As we age, NAD⁺ levels in the body decline naturally.

Daily supplementation with 20 mg NAD⁺ can:

• Support cellular regeneration
• Slow down oxidative stress effects
• Improve mental clarity and energy levels

📚 Source: Yoshino et al., Cell Metabolism, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2018.02.001

💅 When can visible results be expected?

• 2–4 weeks: More hydrated and firmer skin
• 4–6 weeks: Less hair loss, stronger nails
• 8–12 weeks: Reduced cellulite, more toned body

🥄 How to take it?

• 1 daily dose (25 ml), in the morning on an empty stomach
• No need to dilute with water
• Flavored (e.g., raspberry-lemon), no extra sweeteners needed
• No refrigeration required after opening

🧭 Summary – Beauty starts from within

Modern skin care doesn’t (only) depend on creams.

The structures beneath the skin, hormonal balance, and cellular regeneration play a much bigger role.

Comprehensive solutions like EssenzaVital’s Female Formula address the real causes, instead of just masking the symptoms.