Neocell Super Collagen Powder

10 Reviews

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   ecstaticApples1

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   I’ve bought this product twice, thinking it’s what I needed to kick start my process of younger looking skin. One jar was not enough for any results, so I bought a second jar to see if it would be better. I’ve seen their ads which show 20 something’s, smiling and cheerfully enjoying their beauty that this Neocell claims to deliver to them. At that age, who knows if it does. Now let’s test on an over 50 year old person. I haven’t seen that Ad. And I’m not just knocking this company but major beauty companies too. Anti-aging products on young women who don’t need it. Let’s get the older gals as models ! One’s who aren’t botoxed and have used fillers to tighten up their skin, either. So my let down with Neocell was that I hadn’t noticed any wonder treatment to my facial skin. Maybe my nails had improved (water ridges) but only slightly. I am 50 and yes, I’m looking for that miracle. Not from Neocell, sadly.

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   mercifulLard6

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   This is a review for Vital Proteins collagen as there is no makeupalley review entry for it. Vital Proteins is fairly expensive, the payoff being that the beef is grass fed and pasture-raised. This was important to me because I read that collagen peptides can contain a lot of pesticides and hormones from the food that the cattle eat and injections they are given. In particular, the pesticide glyphosate is a concern. Glyphosate is known to mimic estrogen in the body, which can cause health concerns at high enough doses. (I am trying to get rid of fibroids, so I need to reduce any foods and cosmetic products that lead to excess estrogen)

   As for the product itself I am not noticing much of a difference so far but it’s possible the skin on my face is a bit thicker (only 2 weeks use so far). It certainly isn’t doing any harm, and the product is supposed to be good for gut health too, so that’s a bonus. I think I am going to continue to take this, especially as studies apparently say that collagen peptides taken internally do show up in the skin. (I think one study said they increased collagen by 7 – 20 per cent or something, which I think is pretty good, and as well several other levels were increased.)

   –Update August 5th, 2019
   I have been taking this for a few months. A little while after I started taking it, I got sick with GI problems: stomach pain, abdominal pain mostly. Turns out I have a peptic ulcer. I didn’t suspect the collagen as being involved but my problem isn’t going away, so I am going to try not taking it and see if I get any improvement. Apparently collagen is known to cause GI upset and stomach upset, so.

   Will update to say how it goes…

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   importedBoa3

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   I’m closing in on 33 and despite not looking my age for some time now I’d noticed that my skin was looking a little dull and more textured than before, along with a few fine lines around the eyes. I tried topical creams, oils and lotions to try to improve things but they either caused my acne prone skin to breakout, had no effect at all, (or more recently) left my skin feeling very dry. So after reading a bunch of reviews and videos about collagen supplements, I decided to try out collagen powder in the hopes that it would help repair and improve my skin from within.

   I’ve only been on it for 6 days so far but by day 4 I noticed my skin feeling much softer and its overall texture looks smoother and brighter. I’ve also noticed that taking it with coffee in the morning it keeps me sated for most of the day, I rarely feel hungry until about 3pm-ish and that’s even if I skip breakfast and/or lunch (not that I recommend skipping meals, but you know how it is when you’re in a hurry).

   Obviously, it’s too early to tell if it’ll lessen the fine lines around my eyes, or if it’ll target wrinkles in general, but so far it’s definitely improved the texture of my skin which has left my complexion looking and feeling more youthful than it did prior to using collagen supplements. I’ve read that, in some cases, it can cause breakouts, and/or cause some people’s faces too look a little chubby despite no weight gain (tbh, I have a very long face that causes me to look a bit gaunt so a little volume would probably be beneficial in my case), regardless, I’ll update you if any unwanted side effects occur along with any further improvement.

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   solidPie4

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   Causes deep cystic acne on chin and jawline – it’s such a shame because after 3 weeks my skin is soft, I don’t need lotion and even the crepey skin on my body has started to improve. My joints feel better. I really want to continue but for some of us this is a side effect of collagen. I have stopped until my skin clears. Im going to try a lower dose to see if that stops the acne.

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   crushedRelish4

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   I take Neocell Super Collagen+ C pills everyday. It’s a great supplement. Heard a lot about the powder version too so tried one and the results are amazing. I have severe insomnia, can’t get good sleep at night so my skin doesn’t always look great. But these collagen supplements (Pills and powder) are doing a miracle for my skin.
   I won’t give it a 5 star rating because I don’t like the new packaging. It feels like the they changed the formula or something. The pills are less effective. The powder is OK I guess. I’m also going to switch to the marine Collagen plus Hyaluronic acid pills ’cause they work better than Super collagen+C. and Please stop changing the packaging Neocell!

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   excludedRice8

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   For 1-2 weeks I’ve used this every morning, and I’ve also used Olay Micro-Sculpting cream once per day and taking a biotin capsule once per day.

   My face looks firmer, and I’m not sure which product or combination is working, but I’m going to keep it up.

   It costs about 50 cents per day, and it dissolves completely in my hot tea. It has no taste that I notice.

   You have to take it with Vitamin C.

   I’m going to switch to the fish collagen (this is bovine), since I read the fish collagen is absorbed better.

   Also, my hairline was receding (I looked like I had male-pattern baldness), but now I have small hairs growing.

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   thrilledChamois7

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   Awesome, I have been using this for a few months and my nails are definitely stronger, and probably my hair too! I think my skin is plumper but I’m not 100% sure yet… WIll def keep taking.

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   importedOtter3

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   I don’t know where to start on how to review this but here it goes. I bought the pill form a month ago with a coupon from Wholefoods. It is bovine sourced and has a funky smell. You have to take 3 pills on an empty stomach some time in the morning and three more in the evening which comes to six pills taken orally daily. Initially taking that many made me feel a bit sluggish as some have noted in their experiences. I decided to take just three in the morning with some sort of juice but the pills I have already have vitamin C for absorption so water became sufficient enough. Two weeks into taking the supplements, I noticed the texture of my skin became softer and not just on my face, but body. I have yet to see a difference in my hair and nails. I will definitely have to update in a couple of more weeks. It plumps up the skin around my eyes but it is very fleeting. I noticed when I stop taking the supplements for even one day, any positive results I have goes away which makes it a pricey supplement over time for me. As with any other supplement I take, I am overly cautious of being too dependent on it. This is one I would have to take breaks from as I don’t know if I am doing more harm than good. I recommend you do your own research and decide for yourself if this is right for you. As whether I would continue to buy this, only time can tell but so far I do like it for the small differences it has made.

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   jumpyAbalone6

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   I have been taking collagen supplements for 5 years now. I have tried different brands. So far i liked the previous japanese brands i took but maintenance was costly.

   Then i discovered neo-cell. I love it! Very affordable! Effects are gradual but VERY noticeable after awhile. My pores are so much smaller. My skin looks more taut and supple. There’s a general healthy glow to my face. Plus my lower backache was gone!

   I would be taking this forever. I dunno if it’s these collagen stuff that’s making me look youthful enough to still be carded all the time at 35 yrs old.

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    empathicWigeon5

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    I don’t know if this does anything to skin but then again I don’t have that many wrinkles anyway due to my age. This certainly had no effect on my eye lines. Those nasties keep on coming…

    The one place I noticed a difference was the condition of my hair. After about two weeks my hair seemed a lot thicker and even my sister mentioned it. I’m fully aware that hair has a life cycle of about 3 months so it’s impossible for this to do anything precisely for the hair in just two weeks which makes me think whether it actually does have an effect on skin. In this case the scalp instead of face.

    There’s no evidence, no study at all that would say that digesting collagen would fill our collagen supply. There is, however, studies claiming that digesting collagen boosts our own collagen production by some per cent. That’s enough for me to eat it, though. It’s cheap and it has transformed my hair.

    One downside that many people have commented on, is that this makes your face fat. I have to agree. I’ve been eating this for 4 months and while I’ve lost weight during that period, my cheeks have become bigger than ever. More precisely, I feel as if it’s the buccal fat area that’s storing more fat. I hate my big cheeks enough as it is so if they become any bigger I’ll have to stop eating this. Will have to see.

    EDIT: I’ve stopped taking this since I started to have weird sensations on my heart and thyroid area and I was feeling tired all the time. This stuff seems to affect my thyroid which isn’t that surprising considering there’s a connection between elevated collagen levels and an underactive thyroid. That would also explain why a lot of people have mentioned weight gain and tiredness after taking this. Be careful people with the supplements you take!