Proto-col

Proto-col are a British brand delivering results-driven skincare and wellness innovation

Proto-col is a brand of health and beauty products manufactured in the UK by On-Group Ltd. Based in Bradford-on-Avon, proto-col is a truly British brand - that believes in producing products which deliver luxury formulations, made with the best quality ingredients at affordable prices.

Protocol are not only experts in collagen products, they follow a holistic, inside-out approach to beauty and wellness. The protocol product ranges have been formulated alongside the latest technology and innovation with leading experts in skincare, cosmetics and nutrition. The protocol philosophy is based around the belief that to truly achieve healthy skin you have to take care both internally and externally. 

Protocol is passionate about collagen and its proven ability to treat the natural ageing process alongside its wealth of benefits to overall health and wellbeing. Collagen is a vital protein that is essential for tissue repair, joint health and cellular regeneration. There are fourteen types of collagen that are found not only in the skin but also the nails, connective tissue, muscles and blood vessels. 

Collagen is an essential supplement that should be incorporated into any routine, particularly as natural collagen production depletes with age. This collagen depletion starts as early as in your mid-twenties and begins to significantly deplete after the menopause when collagen production is decreased by 1.5% per year. As a result of collagen loss the skin begins to sag and lose its firmness, fine lines and wrinkles form, skin becomes dehydrated and water loss increases, cellulite increases, skin recovery time decreases and overall the skin appears dull and lacking in vitality. Lifestyle and environmental factors can also play a part in collagen depletion – this includes stress, smoking, nutrient deficiency, genetic predispositions, sun damage and environmental damage caused by pollution and free radicals.

Ingesting collagen capsules or drinks helps to boost collagen levels in the body. After being ingested, the collagen reaches the gut within fifteen minutes where digestive enzymes break it down. Because protocol collagen is hydrolysed it requires no energy to break it down and results in faster absorption time. This collagen peptide is then converted into an amino acid chain that stimulates the production of collagen. In particular, it stimulates collagen type I linked with hair, skin and nails and collagen type III for wound healing, connective tissue and repair. Overall, once the collagen supplement has been ingested the body stimulates the brain to trigger the production of more collagen to support skin health and tissue renewal.  

We all need collagen, in fact, collagen makes up 30% of all the proteins in the human body and represents around 80% of the dry weight of skin. Collagen works alongside naturally occurring elastin and hyaluronic acid in the skin to enable skin strength. Like collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin depletes with age and works hand in hand with the signs of ageing. 

Protocol has liquid and capsule forms of collagen supplements. The liquid supplements come in cordial and shot forms depending on the client's specific taste and preference. Alongside high-quality collagen, all of the protocol collagen range has been formulated with high-quality ingredients, including vitamins and minerals. 

Protocol collagen supplements have been formulated with bovine collagen that is sourced from pasture-fed cows. Protocol has chosen to use bovine collagen, as there have been a large number of clinical studies surrounding its consistent and strong results. Protocol supplements are designed to support skin health, in fact, clinical studies have found that protocol supplements with bovine collagen increase skin elasticity, reduce wrinkle volume, improve the appearance of cellulite, improved wound healing and encouraged nail growth. Bovine collagen is so effective as it shares some of the same characteristics as human collagen and this aids its bioavailability (how our bodies can absorb the collagen). Bovine collagen is a favourite as studies for both marine and plant-based collagen is less compelling and has been studied much less. Bovine collagen is very similar in structure to collagen produced in humans and so the body does not create antibodies when bovine collagen is ingested – in fact, 98.4% of protocol bovine collagen is absorbed by the body. 

Protocol skincare has been formulated with plant-derived collagen that is sourced from radish. The protocol skincare range does not contain any parabens or microbeads and has been created by leading experts and researches. The skin care range includes cleansing milk, toning mist, foaming cleanser, facial gel, SPF50+ moisturiser, night cream, exfoliator, facial serum, facemask, eye cream, eye serum and rich balm. All of these skincare products have been formulated with the plant-derived collagen. Other key ingredients in protocol skincare include red algae, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, beeswax, vitamin B, vitamin E, Vitamin C and vitamin A. These products can target a wide range of skincare concerns and are particularly beneficial for skin conditions associated with sun damage, dryness and ageing. 

Alongside the protocol collagen products is a range of wellbeing supplements that focus on the powerful benefits of super-foods, antioxidants and micronutrients. Supplements in the protocol wellbeing range are suitable for vegans, as they do not contain the bovine collagen derived from pasture fed cows. Due to its antioxidant and anti-ageing benefits, the wellbeing product range is great for reducing inflammation, protecting against environmental damage, strengthening the immune system, increasing cell regeneration, rejuvenating the skin and providing the skin with all of its essential micronutrients. These protocol wellbeing supplements are great for treating skin conditions including hyperpigmentation, age spots, redness, dull skin and dark circles around the under eyes.