Comparison of Beauty and Beef Collagen: Which to Choose and WhyUpdated 7 days ago

The difference lies mainly in the source, type composition, and area of action.

Hydrolyzed Beauty Collagen

• Source: marine collagen from fish
• Predominant type: type I collagen
• Properties: fine structure, high elasticity
• Use in the body:
  • skin (firmness, elasticity, hydration)
  • hair and nails
• Suitable if:
  • you are concerned about the appearance of your skin and signs of aging
  • you are looking for "beauty" support
• Advantage: very good absorption, often lower molecular weight

Hydrolyzed Beef Collagen 

• Source: bovine connective tissue
• Predominant types: collagen types I and III
• Properties: strength, resistance to stress
• Use in the body:
  • joints, ligaments, tendons
  • bones and connective tissue
  • regeneration after physical exertion
• Advantage: universal collagen for the whole body

What both collagens have in common

• They are in the form of hydrolyzed collagen peptides, which ensures excellent absorption
• They support the regeneration of connective tissues
• The effects are only noticeable with regular and long-term use
  • skin: approx. 4–12 weeks
  • joints: even several months

How to choose the right collagen

When choosing collagen, it is important to consider what you want to focus on primarily. If your goal is to support skin firmness, elasticity, and hydration, or hair and nail quality, marine collagen, which contains mainly type I collagen, is a better choice. 

If, on the other hand, you are dealing with stress on the musculoskeletal system, joints, ligaments, tendons, or regeneration after sports, beef collagen containing type I and III collagen is a better choice. In practice, it is also possible to combine both types of collagen, especially if you want to support both the appearance of your skin and the health of your musculoskeletal system.