Edible beauty is booming. With more and more ways to drink, and chew your way to better-looking hair, skin, and nails. Editor Trudi Brewer shares the latest berry boost that delivers not only pure hydrolysed marine collagen but also a hefty dose of superfoods as well. Read on to learn more.

We know when we're looking and feeling our best, and for me, it's when I am taking a collagen supplement daily. Here's why. Every cell in our body contains protein, and we need protein to repair cells and make new ones. In other words, it's the glue that holds our joints and skin together, keeping them functioning well and looking youthful. Collagen also contains amino acids, such as glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine, which boosts keratin levels in the body that directly strengthen our joints, hair, and nails. But, here's the bad news. Our natural collagen production drops as we age, and those levels drop further with excess sun exposure, smoking, stress, and lack of sleep. But our bodies have a clever way of prioritising collagen when we take it by making sure it's used where and whenever our body needs it, so long term, it's not just a beauty supplement but good for your entire health and well being. It's not just science that has got me hooked on collagen; it's how after a few months of taking a supplement daily, my hair feels fuller, nails strong and skin firmer. So here's my latest addiction.

What's in it?

The latest Marine Collagen Peptide+ Inner Beauty Powder is berry flavoured and offers a massive 3,000g of marine (fish) collagen in each sachet. This collagen is hydrolysed, which means your gut can absorb this quickly to increase skin hydration, improve skin firmness and strengthen hair and nails fast. Along with that marine collagen, it contains an antioxidant blend from superfoods, such as red quinoa, acerola, cherry-like berries, and spinach. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, K, and vitamin C, which our bodies cannot make, that is why it's essential to include vitamin C in your daily diet. Then, taken in a smoothie or sprinkled on your morning cereal, you have an edible beauty boost to strengthen your joints, firm your skin, and create strong hair and nails. If berry flavour is not your thing, this Beauty Powder also comes flavour-free.

Dr Le Winns Marine Collagen Peptide+ Inner Beauty Powder, $60.

Don't just take my word for it. The independent consumer trial of Marine Collagen Peptide+ Inner Beauty Powder revealed 86 per cent of consumers noticed visibly healthier skin, while 77 per cent noticed an improvement in skin tone. In comparison, 68 per cent saw visibly smoother skin, and 64 per cent noticed shinier hair. Results based on after taking three sachets per day over four weeks.

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Dr. LeWinn's Marine Collagen Peptide Inner Beauty Liquid Shot, $60.

A peach-flavoured collagen shot charged with 10,000mg of hydrolysed marine collagen in a liquid form - ideal for a girl-on-the-go. Or added to a smoothie or cereal each day like you use the powder. It also contains an antioxidant blend of the synergeneÔ collagen boosting complex, rich in vitamins A, C and K, blueberry and spinach.

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Why do we like it?

First up, it's convenient. So many collagen powders rely on you scooping out the measured recommended dose. This new beauty powder comes packed in 30 convenient (pre-measured sachets), which means they're portable and precise. For me, it ticks every box for flavour, results and ease of fitting into my busy routine. Consider this a well-rounded beauty offering, a collagen supplement stacked with superfoods (ideal if you're not a big fruit and veggie eater); it's also gluten and 99 per cent sugar-free. In addition, this powder contains everything dermatologists approve of as the perfect beauty diet to help provide extra hydration from the inside out.