Archive June 2, 2025

Looking for the top collagen supplements? Our beauty and wellness editor really likes this one when it’s added to smoothies, claiming she can actually tell a difference.

Collagen supplements are a hot topic in today’s beauty industry, and there are often opinions on them: some claim that there isn’t much reliable evidence to show a definite improvement in skin, hair, and nails, while others claim that. However, I’ve personally used collagen powders and capsules for years and have always enjoyed how well they work for me. This one is a new, enduring favorite.

Verve’s Naked Beauty Collagen works perfectly for this by adding powder to my morning smoothie, which is how I like to take collagen supplements. It’s made up of 13 other skin-boosting ingredients, including biotin, zinc, vitamin C, and probiotics, and is a super-blend made of 12 500 mg of marine collagen. It has been a big help to me as I get my day started for months.

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First of all, while some customers have complained that mixing the drink with water doesn’t make it particularly flavorful, I find that whizzing it together with oat milk, frozen berries, a spoonful of peanut butter, and a few oats gives it a slight vanilla flavor and thickens it. I consume this until at least 1:00 p.m. when I wake up around 10 a.m.

I’ve seen results even though I only take half of the recommended dose, which is one scoop instead of two. This means that I can use one of these large pouches for two months rather than one, which costs about £1 per serving.

I frequently try new skincare, and my skin appears to have a mind of its own: sometimes I have no problems, but occasionally I get months of breakouts. Verve claims that customers can expect to see improvements like increased skin elasticity, a decrease in wrinkles, and extra hydration from taking this regularly and over time.

However, my nails have made a noticeable improvement. They used to be so weak and bendy, constantly splitting, but now they’re much stronger and never flake or split, which I attribute to using this beauty powder on a regular basis.

Although good collagen supplements aren’t inexpensive, as long as I can afford them, I’ll always take these because they fit easily into my routine and actually make a difference.

Try Gold Collagen Pure, which costs £30 for 30 days (one of the cheapest of the various varieties the brand sells), if you don’t like smoothies and prefer a “one gulp and done” collagen supplement in place. Vida Glow Natural Marine Collagen, available for £33.15 for 30 doses, is a popular choice among beauty editors because it actually tastes good when mixed with water.

We’ve compiled the biggest stories from a tourist hotspot eruption to an update on the Madeleine McCann search for this Monday’s Mirror Daily Digest.

Welcome to the Mirror’s Daily Digest, where we pull together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Monday, we’re taking a look at Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz breaking their silence on their ongoing family feud, to the health risks of the eruption of Mount Etna.

First interview between Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola after a raging family feud

Our Showbiz team reported this afternoon that Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham have spoken out for the first time since the Beckhams’ family feud first emerged.

Brooklyn Beckham snubbed parents David and Victoria Beckham in a revealing new interview about his marriage. The eldest of the Beckham kids, who is currently embroiled in a family feud, said he has been ‘captivated’ by wife Nicola Peltz and wanted to marry her within days of their meeting.

Brooklyn broke his silence in a raunchy interview about his new wife, calling her his “best friend,” as the rift between the Beckham clan continues to grow.

Read the entire story here.

Key symptoms of the Mount Etna eruption: health risks posed by exposure to volcanic gases

Our News team reported earlier today that Sicilian Mount Etna had turned black. Then, our health team conducted a thorough analysis of the potential health risks, some of which could be significant.

Even if volcanic eruptions are unlikely to cause a significant health risk to residents of the surrounding area, lava and fire are still present. The acidic gases and ash released into the atmosphere could primarily affect the eyes, lungs, and skin.

The International Volcanic Health Hazard Network points out that exposure to volcanic gases can have a variety of effects, depending on how concentrated they are and how long they are exposed. If the CO2 or H2S concentration is sufficient, this could lead to suffocation and death.

Read the entire story here.

Update: Major land search is launched close to the top suspect’s residence, according to Madeleine McCann.

Madeleine McCann’s disappearance has been a constant struggle since 2007; An upcoming search close to the home of the case’s principal suspect is one of the recent updates in the case, according to our World News team.

Tomorrow, new police searches are scheduled to begin near the location of Madeleine McCann’s last location.

German police have requested the searches, expected to take place between Praia da Luz where the three-year-old vanished on May 3, 2007 and a house near the holiday resort where principal suspect Christian Brueckner used to live.

A reliable Portuguese source confirmed that the operation for this week was scheduled to begin tomorrow, but added that some work might need to be done in advance. He stated, “They will only conduct land searches.” The main goal is to find any physical evidence of Madeleine.

Read the entire story here.

Exact date Spanish scorcher causes maps to turn dark red, sending the UK mercury soaring to 31C.

As temperatures finally reach 30C, our news team has reported that a 400-mile-wide “Spanish scorcher” will be hit Britain. Summer is beginning with disappointing 16-20C highs over the next few days and soggy spells, following the record spring sizzle, and this week is the start of a cooldown.

But hot air blowing from melting Spain – which has ushered in 40C early summer temperatures across the Iberian peninsula – is due to blow to Britain after the weekend, according to weather maps. BBC Weather has predicted that the mercury will nudge 27C by next Wednesday and other weather forecasters have said 31C will follow, beating the 29.3C hottest day of the year recorded on May 1.

Read the entire story here.

As cases of “new Covid” soar, holidaymakers are instructed to wear masks and get jabs.

Reports from a well-known holiday destination today have reportedly warned visitors to be wary of the most recent Covid variant, which is a big news for our travel team.

The Thai government has urged people to wear masks, wash their hands, get vaccines, and avoid activities that could spread Covid because a new variant, NB, causes outbreaks to rocket. The World Health Organization has issued a warning over the new variant. 1. 8.1, which has increased the number of cases in nations like Thailand, Egypt, and the Maldives.

In the US and the UK, the new strain, which is said to be more contagious than previous strains, has also been discovered. After 257, 280 Covid cases and 52 fatalities, the Thai government has now issued a warning.