Herbalife SKIN Collagen Skin Booster: VERISOL® P, Porcine Sourcing and What the Studies Actually Show
Herbalife SKIN Collagen Skin Booster is a strawberry-and-lemon-flavoured powdered food supplement containing 2.5g of VERISOL® P collagen hydrolysate — a peptide sourced from porcine (pig) collagen — alongside Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Biotin, Zinc, Iodine and Selenium. It’s manufactured by Fine Foods NTM S.p.A. in Bergamo, Italy.
Net weight 171g, one 5.7g scoop mixed with 250ml of water daily. This guide separates what’s an EU-authorised claim from what comes from Gelita’s own manufacturer-funded research on VERISOL® P.
Quick Summary
- Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans: VERISOL® P is derived from porcine (pig) collagen.
- EU-authorised claims: Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation; Biotin, Iodine, Vitamin A and Zinc contribute to normal skin; Biotin, Selenium and Zinc contribute to normal hair; Selenium and Zinc contribute to normal nails.
- Not an EU-authorised claim: the wrinkle-reduction, skin-elasticity and cellulite findings for VERISOL® P come from studies funded by Gelita AG, the ingredient’s manufacturer — not from an EFSA opinion. This article presents them with that context, not as a proven product benefit.
- Studies cited by Gelita: a 69-woman elasticity study, a wrinkle-reduction study, and a cellulite study, each with real citations and methodology below.
- Use: 1 scoop (5.7g) in 250ml water daily, with a meal. Gluten-free.
On this page
- What Is Collagen Skin Booster?
- Porcine Sourcing: A Dietary Transparency Note
- What This Product Is Authorised to Claim
- VERISOL® P: A Transparency Note on the Skin Studies
- The Studies Gelita Cites for VERISOL® P
- Full Nutritional Information
- How to Use It
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Sources & References
What Is Collagen Skin Booster?
Herbalife SKIN Collagen Skin Booster is a powdered food supplement combining VERISOL® P collagen hydrolysate with a blend of vitamins and minerals commonly associated with skin, hair and nail maintenance. It’s taken as a daily drink rather than applied topically.
Porcine Sourcing: A Dietary Transparency Note
VERISOL® P in this product is derived from porcine (pig) collagen, as stated in the ingredients list (“Verisol® P collagen hydrolysate (porcine)”). This makes Collagen Skin Booster unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone avoiding pork for religious or personal reasons, regardless of any other ingredient in the formula.
What This Product Is Authorised to Claim
Several ingredients in Collagen Skin Booster carry genuine EU-authorised health claims, independent of VERISOL® P itself.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Biotin, Iodine, Vitamin A and Zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal skin.
- Biotin, Selenium and Zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal hair.
- Selenium and Zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal nails.
- Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
VERISOL® P: A Transparency Note on the Skin Studies
The wrinkle-reduction, skin-elasticity and cellulite findings associated with VERISOL® P do not appear on the EU’s list of authorised health claims. They come from clinical studies funded by Gelita AG, the company that manufactures and trademarks VERISOL®. Gelita’s own educational material on VERISOL® P states this directly.
The Studies Gelita Cites for VERISOL® P
Three double-blind, placebo-controlled studies, conducted between 2011 and 2015 with 288 participants combined, form the basis of Gelita’s VERISOL® P research.
Skin Elasticity (69 women, aged 35-55)
Proksch E, et al. Oral Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides has Beneficial Effects on Human Skin Physiology. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology. 2014;27(1):47-55. Effects were measured after 4 weeks and persisted at 8 weeks and 4 weeks post-supplementation. View on PubMed.
Wrinkle Depth
Proksch E, et al. Oral Intake of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Increases Dermal Matrix Synthesis. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology. 2014;27(3):113-9, at a dose of 2.5g/day. View on PubMed.
Cellulite Morphology
Schunck M, et al. Dietary Supplementation with Specific Collagen Peptides Has a Body Mass Index-Dependent Beneficial Effect on Cellulite Morphology. Journal of Medicinal Food. 2015;18(12):1340-8. View on PMC.
Full Nutritional Information
Per 250ml made up product (1 scoop, 5.7g).
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | — | 50% |
| Vitamin E | 6.0mg α-TE | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 50% |
| Niacin | 8.0mg NE | 50% |
| Biotin | 25µg | 50% |
| Zinc | 5.0mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.50mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 50% |
| Iodine | 75.0µg | 50% |
| Collagen hydrolysate (VERISOL® P) | 2.5g | — |
How to Use It
Gently shake the canister before each use. Add 1 scoop (5.7g) of powder to 250ml of water and stir until dissolved. Consume one glass a day with a meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Collagen Skin Booster suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
No. VERISOL® P is sourced from porcine (pig) collagen.
Are the wrinkle and elasticity claims for VERISOL® P EU-authorised?
No. They come from clinical studies funded by Gelita AG, the ingredient’s manufacturer, and are not on the EU’s list of authorised health claims. This article presents them with that context.
What is actually authorised on this product’s label?
Vitamin C’s contribution to normal collagen formation, and the skin/hair/nail maintenance claims for Biotin, Iodine, Vitamin A, Zinc and Selenium.
Is Collagen Skin Booster gluten-free?
Yes, the label carries a gluten-free mark.
How much VERISOL® P does one scoop contain?
2.5g of collagen hydrolysate per 5.7g scoop.
Sources & References
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — Vitamin C, Biotin, Iodine, Vitamin A, Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin E health claims.
- Gelita AG. VERISOL® P educational material — company-funded research, not independently evaluated by a regulatory body per its own disclosure.
- Proksch E, et al. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology. 2014;27(1):47-55. PubMed.
- Proksch E, et al. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology. 2014;27(3):113-9. PubMed.
- Schunck M, et al. Journal of Medicinal Food. 2015;18(12):1340-8. PMC.
- Nutritional and ingredient data as disclosed on the official Herbalife SKIN Collagen Skin Booster UK product label.
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VERISOL® P collagen hydrolysate with Vitamin C, Zinc, Biotin and more. Strawberry & lemon flavour. Net weight 171g.
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