Collagen for Hair
Natural Supplements for Hair Growth, Skin Anti-Aging, Acne, Nails & Collagen
Enviable hair, radiant skin and strong nails do not come from what you put on your body. They come from what you put in it. Here is the science behind why.
Natural Supplements
Why hair, skin and nails all decline together, and how to reverse it naturally
From your mid-20s, collagen production declines by around 1% per year. Collagen is the body’s most abundant protein and a key structural component of skin, scalp, hair follicles and nail beds. As levels drop, this can appear as fine lines, loss of firmness, dull or thinning hair, and brittle nails.
This is collagen depletion, not premature ageing, and it can be supported.
Edible Earth’s hydrolysed Type 1 Marine Collagen peptides are designed for high bioavailability, helping deliver amino acids where they’re needed to support fibroblast activity, keratin production, and overall structural integrity. The result is healthier hair, skin, and nails from within.
How Type 1 Marine Collagen works on skin, hair and nails at a cellular level
For skin, collagen peptides support fibroblast activity (cells that produce collagen and elastin), helping improve firmness and reduce signs of ageing. They also support hydration by increasing hyaluronic acid levels, while their antioxidant properties help protect against UV and environmental damage. They may further support clearer skin by reducing inflammation linked to gut and skin health.
For hair, they provide amino acids needed to produce keratin, helping improve strength, shine, and resilience while supporting scalp health and protecting follicles from oxidative stress.
For nails, collagen peptides supply key building blocks for keratin, supporting stronger, healthier growth while helping protect against brittleness and breakage.
What you can expect
Reduces fine lines, wrinkles and signs of premature skin ageing. Restores skin firmness, elasticity and a lit-from-within glow. Increases hyaluronic acid levels for plump, deeply hydrated skin. Protects skin from oxidative stress and UV-related free radical damage. Addresses acne, breakouts and dry skin by targeting root cause inflammation. Promotes hair growth from the inside out with stronger, thicker, shinier strands. Nourishes hair follicles and scalp health to support healthy hair growth cycles. Protects hair follicles from free radical and UV damage. Reduces hair breakage and split ends caused by collagen and elastin decline. Provides the building blocks for keratin production in both hair and nails. Strengthens nails and reduces brittleness, cracking, splitting and ridging. Boosts nutrient delivery to the nail roots for faster, stronger nail growth.
Why Edible Earth?
This is what sets us apart from every other supplement on the shelf.
Your most asked questions
Can collagen help with acne and breakouts?
Yes. Chronic acne and breakouts are often driven by gut inflammation and a compromised gut lining — both of which collagen directly addresses. Collagen contains glutamine, which repairs the epithelial cells of the gut lining, reducing the systemic inflammation that triggers hormonal acne and skin breakouts. It also supports the skin barrier from within, reducing sensitivity and reactivity.
Can collagen reduce wrinkles and fine lines?
Yes. Type 1 Marine Collagen peptides stimulate fibroblast activity — the cells responsible for producing new collagen and elastin in the skin. As fibroblast numbers and activity are restored, volume loss reverses, skin becomes firmer, and fine lines and wrinkles reduce over time. Most women see noticeable improvement from 6 to 8 weeks of daily use.
Can collagen help with dry skin?
Yes. Collagen binds to hyaluronic acid in the dermis, increasing its concentration and helping your skin retain moisture. Hyaluronic acid is a natural humectant that pulls water from the environment into the upper layers of the skin, giving your complexion a plump, hydrated and dewy appearance.
How does collagen protect skin from ageing?
Collagen peptides have strong antioxidant properties that neutralise free radicals — unstable molecules produced by UV exposure and environmental stressors that steal electrons from healthy fibroblasts and accelerate skin ageing. By acting as a natural off-switch for free radicals, collagen peptides keep skin firm, taut and protected from premature ageing.
Can collagen stop hair thinning?
Collagen and elastin decline in the scalp from the mid-20s, reducing scalp thickness and the health of hair follicles over time. Collagen peptides help restore scalp volume by stimulating collagen-producing fibroblasts, improving follicle health and supporting thicker, stronger hair growth cycles.
Does collagen protect hair from damage?
Yes. Collagen peptides are strong antioxidants that bind and neutralise free radicals in the scalp and skin — protecting hair follicles from oxidative damage caused by UV rays and environmental stressors. Healthy follicles produce healthier, stronger hair.
Who is this suitable for?
Anyone from their early 20s onwards can benefit from collagen support for hair, skin and nails. It is particularly effective for women 35+ experiencing the visible signs of collagen decline, skin ageing, hair thinning, weak nails and chronic acne or dry skin.
Can collagen help with hair growth?
Yes. Hair is made from a protein called keratin, which your body synthesises from amino acids. Collagen peptides are an exceptionally rich source of these amino acids, supplying the building blocks the body needs for keratin production and healthy hair growth. They also increase fibroblast activity in the scalp, improving the scalp's ability to grow and nourish hair follicles.