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Collagen · Answer
Women do not need a special collagen: plain hydrolysed collagen peptides at about 5–10 g a day are what skin and joint trials used, and the evidence is emerging and mixed. In South Africa, single-ingredient bovine powders cost R10.44–R17.58 per 10 g (October 2026); beauty blends with added vitamin C or hyaluronic acid cost more and rarely state amounts.
There is no evidence for a gender-specific collagen. Trials in women and men used the same ingredient: hydrolysed collagen peptides, commonly 2.5–10 g a day for 8–12 weeks in skin studies. So the sensible choice is a plain, well-priced peptide powder, with extras only if you want them and can see the amounts.
All prices are as of October 2026.
| Product | Price (retailer) | R per 10 g | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Fitness Hydrolysed Collagen 910 g | R950 (ATP shop) | R10.44 | Single ingredient, unflavoured, bovine |
| The Harvest Table Bovine 800 g | R909 (Faithful to Nature) | R11.36 | Bovine; Halaal per listing |
| Beauty Gen Naked Collagen Complete 600 g | R699 (Faithful to Nature) | R11.65 | Bovine plus 10% fish collagen; fish allergen |
| Be Bright Original 300 g | R470 sale, R520 regular (Partners Hair) | R15.67 | Grass-fed bovine, types I and III; halal per listing; sold out when checked |
| Motherkind Glow From Within 500 g | R879.20 special, R1 099 regular (Faithful to Nature) | R17.58 | Pasture-raised bovine, no vitamin C |
Be Bright Luminate (500 g, R830, R16.60 per 10 g) adds hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and zinc, but amounts are not stated on the page we read. Noa & Co Collagen Creamer Vanilla (350 g, R749) mixes collagen with coconut milk powder and flavour at R21.40 per 10 g of powder, with collagen grams not stated. Adding vitamin C is sensible only in modest amounts; you can get it from food. Because blends hide doses, plain peptides plus a fruit or vegetable is usually better value.
ATP Fitness Hydrolysed Collagen is the lowest-priced pure option, at 10 g per scoop with no sweeteners or flavouring. Trade-offs: it is unflavoured, ATP is a young brand (est. 2024), and halaal status and third-party testing are not published. The Harvest Table is a credible alternative for those wanting a stated Halaal listing.
Collagen is a Group B (emerging) supplement in the AIS framework. Skin results are mixed; a 2025 meta-analysis found benefits shrank in higher-quality, non-industry-funded trials. See does collagen help skin and wrinkles. Collagen is an incomplete protein, so it does not replace your protein intake.
For women over 45, see best collagen for menopause. For ranked options, see best collagen in South Africa.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, living with kidney or liver disease, or taking regular medication, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian before using supplements.
| Product | Size | Price (source, date) | Servings | R per 10 g | Sweeteners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Fitness Hydrolysed Collagen | 910 g | R950 (ATP Fitness shop, 2026-10) | 91 | R10.44 | None |
| The Harvest Table Bovine Collagen Powder 800 g refill | 800 g | R909 (Faithful to Nature, 2026-10) | 50 | R11.36 | none |
| Beauty Gen Naked Collagen Complete 600 g | 600 g | R699 (Faithful to Nature, 2026-10) | 60 | R11.65 | none |
| Be Bright Original Collagen Powder pouch 300 g | 300 g | R470-R520 (sale vs regular) (Partners Hair, 2026-10) | 30 | R15.67 | none listed |
| Motherkind Glow From Within Collagen 500 g | 500 g | R879.20-R1099 (special vs regular) (Faithful to Nature, 2026-10) | — | R17.58 | none |
| Be Bright Luminate Collagen Powder jar 500 g | 500 g | R830 (Partners Hair, 2026-10) | — | R16.60 | not stated |
Educational information, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian before using supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication, or living with kidney, liver or heart disease. Prices were observed in October 2026 and are not offers.