Research and Innovation
At MINERVA Research Labs, we are committed to delivering innovative products that truly improve the health and beauty of skin.
Our GOLD COLLAGEN® products are specially formulated and clinically tested to ensure the highest efficacy and performance. We collaborate with renowned universities, dermatologists, aesthetic medicine and skin specialists in the development of our products. We choose only the highest quality ingredients scientifically proven to work.
The beneficial effects of our products are well documented and several of our clinical studies are published in respected peer-reviewed scientific journals. To find out more visit www.minervalabs.com
Clinical trials on Gold Collagen
Science and research are at the core of our values and drive every aspect of our business. Our in-house doctors, nutritionists and clinical research experts collaborate with universities and independent clinics to test the efficacy and safety of Gold Collagen products. In total we have conducted 8 clinical trials on 692 subjects taking GOLD COLLAGEN® products daily.
Our clinical study on Pure Gold Collagen® has shown that, with daily and consecutive use, PURE GOLD COLLAGEN® is proven to:
- + Increase skin hydration (+12% in 3 weeks) 1
- + Reduce the appearance of wrinkles (-27% in 6 weeks)1
- + Improve skin suppleness (+20% in 9 weeks) 1
- + Consumers also report an increase in skin radiance (72% agree)1 and smoothness (76% agree) 2
- + 89% said that they would recommend the product to a friend 3
(1) Double blind placebo randomised clinical trial with 108 volunteers. (2) Consumer use study with 348 women over 12 weeks. (3) Consumer use study with 221 women over 12 weeks. Results can vary depending on the individual and their starting skin, genetics and health conditions and depending on diet, lifestyle and environmental factors. Some individuals have reported to experience more positive results and/or at a faster rate than others.
Our Recent Scientific Publications about Collagen
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"Effects of collagen-derived bioactive peptides and natural antioxidant compounds on proliferation and matrix protein synthesis by cultured normal human dermal fibroblasts" in Scientific Reports, June 2018. |
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"Daily oral supplementation with collagen peptides combined with vitamins other bioactive compounds improves skin elasticity and has a beneficial effect on joint and general wellbeing" in ScienceDirect, 9 June 2018. |
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"An insight into the changes in skin texture and properties following dietary intervention with a nutricosmeceutical containing a blend of collagen bioactive peptides and antioxidants" in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, May 2017 |
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"Thermosensitive hydrogel mask significantly improves skin moisture and skin tone; bilateral clinical trial" in Cosmetics, June 2017. |
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"Innovative Nutraceutical Approaches to Counteract the Signs of Aging" published as a chapter in the Textbook of Aging Skin, 2016 |
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"An Overview of the Beneficial Effects of Hydrolysed Collagen as a Nutraceutical on Skin Properties: Scientific Background and Clinical Studies" in The Open Nutraceuticals Journal, February 2015, Vol. 8: 29-42. |
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"Effects of a nutritional supplement containing collagen peptides on skin elasticity, hydration and wrinkles" in Journal of Medical Nutrition and Nutraceuticals, December 2014.
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"A study to assess the effect on wrinkles of a nutritional supplement containing high dosage of hydrolysed collagen" in Cosmeceuticals, Issue 3. June 2014 |
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"Daily consumption of the collagen supplement PURE Gold Collagen® reduces visible signs of aging" accepted by Clinical Interventions in Aging, October 2014. |
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Chapter title “Current understanding of the effects of diet on skin health" in Losing weight simply and safely, Book, May 2014. |
Please see our article about collagen production and skincare research which provides in-depth reading and scientific literature references.
How our products work
GOLD COLLAGEN® products from MINERVA Research Labs are a new generation skincare solution. It is a liquid beauty supplement designed to help boost the levels of collagen, elastin and hydration in your skin.
Hydrolysed Collagen
GOLD COLLAGEN® products are formulated with the highest quality hydrolysed collagen, made up of small peptides containing short chains of amino acids which are easily absorbed and distributed by the blood stream throughout the whole body and skin. Hydrolysed collagen helps the body to form new collagen structures. It provides the amino acid building blocks and also stimulates the production of new collagen, elastin and moisture-retaining hyaluronic acid molecules.
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Collagen Drinks vs. Topical Creams or TabletsMany topical products such as creams, lotions and serums that contain collagen are unable to reach the dermis to increase levels of skin collagen. This is because the active ingredients have a large molecular size and cannot penetrate the skin’s surface (epidermis) as it acts as a protective barrier. Oral intakes of skincare products with collagen peptides are therefore more effective as they do not need to penetrate the epidermis. |
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These products are ingested and absorbed by the body where the active ingredients can be distributed to the dermis via blood vessels. Unlike traditional skin creams that work on the surface only, GOLD COLLAGEN® products work from within to nourish and rejuvenate for youthful and beautiful skin. At MINERVA Research Labs, our scientists have formulated GOLD COLLAGEN® as a liquid supplement instead of a tablet or pill format because it is easier to swallow and more readily absorbed and used by the body. The bioavailability of the active ingredients is therefore higher than a tablet or pill. |
Skincare that acts from within
