I’ve embarked (yet again) on a quest to get healthier and along with upping my water intake, joining Slimming World and sticking to a new skincare regime, I’ve been trialling a few products to aid my health kick.
1. WASSEN COLLAGEN £19.99 Available from Boots.com
This is the first time I’ve used a product of this kind, which promises to smooth skin and banish fine lines and wrinkles your skin by drinking a powdered drink mixed with water each day. Containing vitamin A, E and collagen peptides, Wassen Collagen comes with 10 orange flavoured sachets and when mixed with water, doesn’t actually taste that bad.
Its key ingredient is Peptan hydrolysed collagen which supports younger-looking skin, moisture levels, hair thickness, improved suppleness and a host of other health benefits. A rival product, Collagen Gold, costs £35.99 for 10 sachets in comparison. By the end of the trial I hadn’t noticed any huge difference, other than the texture of my skin, which is currently as smooth as a baby’s bottom but I’ve been having glycolic peels and been militant with my skincare, so….
I think with continued use I may experience a prominent change, but 10 sachets certainly isn’t enough.
2. THALGO LES INFUS ‘OCEANES BIO £7.30 Available from feelunique.com
This blackcurrant flavoured tea-style product works to stimulate drainage and rid the body of excess water. To be taken twice a day, known for its detoxifying and draining properties, Meadowsweet works with Fucus brown algae to aid weight loss. Bear in mind, this is to be taken as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, so don’t expect miracles overnight!
This is prepared as you would a cup of tea – just add hot water to the tea bag and allow it to sit for a few seconds before drinking. It tastes nice and is easy to prepare. I’ve lost weight but I’m unsure as to whether these have contributed as I’ve overhauled my entire diet.
3. SEVEN SEAS PERFECT 7 WOMAN £9.99 Available from Boots.com
It’s a blend Omega-3 riche marine oils, vitamins and minerals are especially formulated to provide benefits for women in 7 key areas such as skin, nails and hair as well as supporting hormonal activity, brain function, vision and heart health. You take two, once a day – one form the pink packet, one from the silver. I was keen to see what difference these would make to my brain function as I feel I’m losing the plot most days! I’m constantly tired and often talk gibberish. I have felt slightly more alert and have been able to get more daily tasks done, but again I wonder whether my increased energy and alertness is due to actually eating a proper lunch instead of eating half a pack of biscuits and a Twix!
As I mentioned at the start of this post, I joined Slimming World just over a week ago and have so far lost 5lbs. Texture-wise, my skin feels great and I operate fairly well for someone who’s woken on average 4-5 times a night. I am however, sat firmly on the fence about these new wonder products, for now.
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