Collagen is vital to health and can be an aid to natural beauty – not to mention easing the symptoms of menopause. Laura Capewell, founder of Arella Beauty, explains
Arella Vegan Collagen is our company’s flagship product. It is one of the first vegan liquid collagen supplements to be sold in the UK. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, in 2012. There were so many side effects from the conventional medicines that I was driven to explore more natural and plant-based alternatives to help my symptoms, and they did! So, Arella Vegan Collagen was born. I knew I wouldn’t be alone in my desire for an effective vegan supplement that was 100% plant-based and free from animal testing. All my research led me to develop not one but a suite of super effective supplements that have supported not just my health journey, and menopause, but also simplified the path to overall wellbeing.
Our star ingredient is VeCollal®, a plant-based product that mimics human type 1 collagen and is particularly good for its biocompatibility. An independent peer-reviewed study shows that VeCollal® reduces wrinkles by 32.9% – a result that rivals or outperforms the best animal collagen supplements on the market today. Studies also show an increase in collagen density, vital for heart and gut health, by 7.7% in just 8 weeks. It’s also better for the planet, the carbon footprint to make VeCollal® is calculated at 6.6 times less than when compared to animal-based collagen manufacturing.
Arella Vegan Collagen is also packed with a combination of essential vitamins and nutrients – including retinol, vegan D3, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C – which help to smooth wrinkles, encourage skin cell rejuvenation, improve joint and bone health, and stimulate healthy hair and nail growth.
We want Arella to be effective first and foremost – and we know that our liquid formulation is already in the format it needs to be and is therefore digested and absorbed into the bloodstream more quickly and efficiently than solid supplements. The body therefore doesn’t have to work as hard to extract the nutrients as it would when delivered in solid form. And we also wanted Arella to be convenient for our customers – we all lead such busy lives. So, we designed these as liquid supplements, available in single-use, recyclable sachets to be taken on the go.
Of course! Collagen is just as important (it’s actually vital!) for men too. Collagen impacts fitness performance, speeds up recovery time, and helps to strengthen the ligaments and tendons. This is in addition to promoting heart health, combatting hair loss, enhancing gut health, supporting muscle mass, alleviating joint pain, and rejuvenating the skin. We are working to shed light on the benefits of collagen for men in particular as we recognise that they can often feel overlooked. No one should shy away from improving their health and their body. I am happy to report that we do have some very loyal male customers who give us tremendously positive feedback about the benefits of Arella Vegan Collagen to them.
Collagen depletion typically begins around the age of 25 and gradually accelerates with age. So, you can take collagen as early as your twenties. Many of our clients come to us when they start to notice their hair or nails change or want to improve the quality of their skin. Many to want to address joint aches and pains. We recommend taking collagen every day – consistency in the key – and many clients see and feel the benefits very quickly, but sometimes is can take up to 8 weeks to feel the full benefits.
Everyone can take our collagen! Vegan or not! It is suitable for everyone following any kind of diet, it’s free from dairy, nuts, and gluten and is halal–friendly. If you are looking for a way to avoid cattle byproducts, and to do good for our planet by helping reduce cruel fish farms and deforestation, a vegan supplement is an excellent way to make those small steps. Additionally, many of our customers chose Arella’s vegan collagen formula for the taste as our customers feedback to us that is it much more palatable than others on the market that use bovine or marine collagen.
Yes! We are excited about a host of updates to our range of products. We are introducing new sustainable packaging for our ready-to-use liquid supplements – Arella Vegan Collagen and Arella Pause. We are also updating our formula for Arella Pause, based on improved scientific evidence, and adding a new 30-day supply option, backed by customer demand. We are also gaining international recognition which is encouraging as we seek to expand into new markets this year as well. And most exciting of all is that we have plans for a new Arella product aimed at both men and women. We hope to bring this to the market by the end of the year – so watch this space!
You can find out more about Arella, visit www.arella-beauty.co.uk or you can follow us on Instagram @arellauk. Arella Vegan Collagen costs £32.99 for a 14-day supply. Subscription orders receive a 20% discount making it £26.37. Arella Pause costs £29.99 for a 14-day supply. Subscription orders receive a 20% discount making it £23.99. The full Arella range is available here.
