How Skin Saviour® works

Skin Saviour® is the award-winning formula of 11 scientifically studied ingredients including live cultures, prebiotics, botanicals and nutrients for healthier ageing, a clearer, glowing skin complexion, and combating blemishes and breakouts.
Quick read

How diet can support skin

Glowing skin is a sign of inner health. The first signs of poor diet and poor gut health are often displayed on your skin, and the link between your gut and your skin is called the 'Gut-Skin-Axis'.

Look for food rich in Vitamin C like kiwis, and eat healthy fats containing Omega 3 like flax seeds and more. Your diet is always the first place to start for glowing skin and our nutritionists explain 'The best foods and nutrients for glowing skin'.

How to take it?

  1. Take 2 capsules each day

    Take two capsules daily, morning or evening, with or without food.

  2. Take consistently

    Skin renews on a cycle of roughly 28 days. Take Skin Saviour® every day for at least 60 days, with first results usually visible after 30.

  3. Adjust when needed

    Take your capsules at least 20 minutes before or after anything hot, because live cultures are sensitive to heat.

Important — read before taking

Not suitable if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, because this formula contains vitamin A as retinol. Consult your GP or healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding, taking any prescribed medication, or under medical supervision.

What to expect?

3 Weeks

Improvement in hormonal breakouts, skin elasticity and skin roughness.

1 Month

Softer, plumper and more hydrated skin appearance with fewer signs of wrinkles. Better digestion.

2 Months

Clearer skin, brighter complexion with fewer blemishes and redness. Improvement in hair and nails.

Ingredients

Ingredient
Why it's included
What the research says
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydration and fine lines
In two Japanese trials, taking hyaluronic acid daily for twelve weeks softened crow's feet and improved skin moisture.1, 2, 13
Bilberry Extract
Firmness and tone
In a 12-week trial of 66 women, wrinkle depth, skin firmness and evenness of tone all improved.3
Green Tea Extract
Sun and pollution damage
In a 12-week trial in women, skin was less reddened by UV light and more elastic.4
Grapeseed Extract
Pigmentation and tone
In a six-month study of 12 women, facial pigmentation patches became lighter in most of them.5, 16
Rosehip Extract
Fine lines and moisture
In an eight-week trial of 33 adults, crow's feet grew shallower and skin held more moisture.6
Inulin
Prebiotic fibre
A plant fibre that feeds the friendly bacteria already living in your gut.11
Lactobacillus Acidophilus LA85
Gut microbiome
One of the most widely studied species of lactobacillus, targeting the gut-skin axis.7, 10, 12
Vitamin C
Collagen
Essential for your body to build collagen.8, 9, 14, 15
Zinc
Blemishes and healing
Supports the constant renewal and repair of skin cells.8, 17
Vitamin A
Skin renewal
Helps skin cells specialise and renew, which is how the surface stays even and clear.8, 18
Vitamin E
Cell protection
Protects your skin cells from everyday oxidative stress.8
Selenium
Cell protection
Works alongside vitamin E to protect cells from oxidative stress.8
Hyaluronic Acid
Why it's included Hydration and fine lines
What the research says In two Japanese trials, taking hyaluronic acid daily for twelve weeks softened crow's feet and improved skin moisture.1, 2, 13
Bilberry Extract
Why it's included Firmness and tone
What the research says In a 12-week trial of 66 women, wrinkle depth, skin firmness and evenness of tone all improved.3
Green Tea Extract
Why it's included Sun and pollution damage
What the research says In a 12-week trial in women, skin was less reddened by UV light and more elastic.4
Grapeseed Extract
Why it's included Pigmentation and tone
What the research says In a six-month study of 12 women, facial pigmentation patches became lighter in most of them.5, 16
Rosehip Extract
Why it's included Fine lines and moisture
What the research says In an eight-week trial of 33 adults, crow's feet grew shallower and skin held more moisture.6
Inulin
Why it's included Prebiotic fibre
What the research says A plant fibre that feeds the friendly bacteria already living in your gut.11
Lactobacillus Acidophilus LA85
Why it's included Gut microbiome
What the research says One of the most widely studied species of lactobacillus, targeting the gut-skin axis.7, 10, 12
Vitamin C
Why it's included Collagen
What the research says Essential for your body to build collagen.8, 9, 14, 15
Zinc
Why it's included Blemishes and healing
What the research says Supports the constant renewal and repair of skin cells.8, 17
Vitamin A
Why it's included Skin renewal
What the research says Helps skin cells specialise and renew, which is how the surface stays even and clear.8, 18
Vitamin E
Why it's included Cell protection
What the research says Protects your skin cells from everyday oxidative stress.8
Selenium
Why it's included Cell protection
What the research says Works alongside vitamin E to protect cells from oxidative stress.8

How it works?

Skin Saviour® is a plant-based collagen builder with 350mg of vitamin C, 150mg of high-strength hyaluronic acid, four antioxidant botanicals and 5 billion live cultures, for fine lines, hydration, clarity and tone.

80% of people find Skin Saviour® more effective than the collagen supplements they had tried before.

Building collagen rather than swallowing it

This is where Skin Saviour® differs from collagen powder.

Collagen is a protein, and your digestive system treats it like any other protein: it breaks it down into amino acids before anything reaches your bloodstream. Swallowed collagen does not travel to your face intact. What your skin actually needs is the raw materials and the cofactor that lets it build its own collagen, and that cofactor is vitamin C. Without it, the collagen-building process cannot happen, which is the reason Skin Saviour® provides 350mg.

Conventional collagen supplements are made from boiled animal ligaments and bones, or from fish skin and bones, and nearly half of people are unaware of this.

Hydration and fine lines

Hyaluronic acid is a compound your skin already makes, and it is extraordinary at holding water. It sits in the matrix between your skin cells and keeps them plump, which is what gives young skin its bounce. Production falls with age, and skin that holds less water shows lines more readily.

Skin Saviour® provides 150mg of hyaluronic acid. In two Japanese trials, taking hyaluronic acid daily for twelve weeks softened crow's feet and improved skin moisture. In an eight-week trial of 33 adults, rosehip extract did the same, with crow's feet growing shallower and skin holding more moisture.

Wrinkles and fine lines were the most common concern in our survey, reported by 68% of respondents, who first noticed them at an average age of 44.

Clarity, blemishes and renewal

Your skin replaces itself constantly, pushing new cells up from below to the surface over roughly 28 days. Clarity depends on that process running cleanly.

Zinc supports DNA synthesis and cell division and is involved in skin repair, which is why it has been used for blemish-prone skin for decades. Vitamin A drives cell specialisation, the step where a new skin cell becomes what it needs to be, and it is the same pathway the retinoids in topical skincare work on.

Clarity and brightness are usually what people notice first when taking Skin Saviour®, because they depend on the surface layer, which turns over fastest.

Tone, firmness and protection

Most visible skin ageing is not time passing. It is accumulated damage from UV light, pollution and oxidative stress, and it is the part you can actually do something about.

Skin Saviour® provides four antioxidant botanicals protecting your skin. In a 12-week trial in women, green tea left skin less reddened by UV light and more elastic. In a 12-week trial, bilberry improved wrinkle depth, skin firmness and evenness of tone. In a six-month study, grapeseed lightened facial pigmentation patches in most of the women taking it. Vitamin E and selenium work alongside them, protecting your cells from oxidative stress.

The gut-skin axis

Your skin and gut are connected by the gut-skin axis. Your gut regulates inflammation throughout your body and influences how well you absorb everything your skin is built from.

Skin Saviour® provides 5 billion live cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA85 with inulin, the prebiotic fibre it feeds on. This is also why a supplement can reach skin that a cream sitting on the surface cannot.

For your hair as well as your skin, we recommend Hair Saviour® alongside Skin Saviour®.

What to expect, and when

Skin works to its own timetable.

Clarity and brightness come first, usually inside 30 days, because they depend on the surface layer that renews every 28 days. Hydration and plumpness follow. Fine lines and firmness take the longest because they depend on collagen deep in the dermis being rebuilt, which is a matter of months rather than weeks. Trials behind the ingredients in Skin Saviour® ran for 8 to 12 weeks.

The evidence behind DRV+

Skin Health

Skin concerns: prevalence, persistence and impact

Our survey of 317 adults shows skin concerns are near-universal, usually multiple, and carry a real psychosocial cost.

317 respondents 2024–2025 Cross-sectional customer survey
99.7% have a skin concern
68% have wrinkles or fine lines
62% say skin affects confidence
Study Findings

We surveyed 317 adults on the breadth of skin concerns, their psychosocial impact, and beliefs about diet and lifestyle.

What we found:

99.7% reported at least one skin concern, a mean of 3.6 each - led by wrinkles/fine lines (67.5%) and signs of ageing (61.8%). 62.1% said skin affects their confidence and 18% had skipped a social event because of it. 88% linked skin to stress and sleep, yet only 42% regularly drink two litres of water a day.

What This Means

Rarely a single issue

Mean 3.6 concerns each; 69% had three or more.

Concerns typically present together.

More than skin-deep

62% said skin affects confidence; 18% skipped a social event.

A clear psychosocial dimension.

Belief outpaces behaviour

88% link skin to stress/sleep, but only 42% hydrate adequately.

A gap nutrition and education can address.

Read the abstract

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The questions people
actually have!

How do I store my probiotics?

Probiotics are very sensitive to heat and warm air, so keep your pouch away from any warm air or moisture, including radiators, steam from a kettle or showers in a bathroom. If at all uncertain, store in your fridge if it is frost-free.

Can I take Skin Saviour® alongside Gut Works® or is this too much live bacteria?

Yes, it is in fact very common to take Gut Works® and Skin Saviour® together because they’re both so effective individually and in combination.

As always with probiotics, do ensure you always reseal your pouch and only add a few capsules to your pill tin each time; keep your supplements away from heat, warm air and moisture (probiotics are very sensitive to heat); and do take your Gut Works® and Skin Saviour® capsules at least 20 minutes before or after a hot drink or food, and ideally on an empty stomach. 

Does Skin Saviour® contain collagen?

No. There is no such thing as a vegan collagen supplement. The only 'vegan collagen' is what we produce in our bodies ourselves. Collagen comes from animals, mainly cattle or fish, or it is created in our body from amino acids.

Instead, Skin Saviour® is a science-led formula that fuels your body's own vegan collagen production for a clearer, glowing skin complexion and healthier ageing.

When should I take Skin Saviour®

Skin Saviour® contains active, skin-friendly bacteria so it’s important to take your capsules at least 20 minutes before or after a hot drink - otherwise, the heat of food or drink can harm the active bacteria. Ideally take your capsules on an empty stomach, together or separately during the day. We recommend 2 capsules daily.

Are skin supplements safe?

Skin supplements are generally safe. Supplements are heavily regulated in the UK and EU. As with all supplements, if you are taking any medications, you should ask a qualified health professional as to the suitability of skin supplements.

Do skin supplements really work?

Yes, there are several nutrients which have been proven to support skin health.

  • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin and provides protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Collagen is the main structural component in skin and is responsible for its stretch and elasticity.
  • Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cell constituents from oxidative damage.
  • Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails. Zinc is required for DNA synthesis and for the proper turnover of skin cells. It is also needed for normal testosterone levels, which then regulate the thickness of sebum secretions in the skin.
  • Selenium also contributes to the protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage, helping the skin cells to stay healthy.
  • Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, as it is needed for the normal skin cell turnover.

You can find these ingredients in Skin Saviour®

How do skin supplements work?

Skin is the largest organ of the human body and skin supplements can provide a number of benefits for skin.

  • Protecting against blemishes, rashes, acne, and conditions such as rosacea and psoriasis
  • Supporting collagen, which is a protein providing structure and elasticity to skin
  • Protecting skin against pollution and stress
  • Regenerating skin cells
  • Regulating natural oils in skin
  • Supporting a glowing, healthy look of skin
  • Reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in skin
  • Supporting faster healing of skin when damaged

What supplements should I take for glowing skin?

Pair Skin Saviour® with our Vegan Omega 3, this powerful bundle helps support clearer, healthier and glowing skin. The Omega 3 fatty acids in Vegan Omega 3 help maintain skin moisture and flexibility, while the nutrients in Skin Saviour® support the skin's structural integrity, leading to a more supple and glowing complexion.

Does taking hyaluronic acid supplements help skin?

Found in almost all the cells in our body, Hyaluronic acid is fundamental to your skin's moisture and hydration, helping keep a young and youthful complexion. Hyaluronic acid is a water-holding molecule in the skin which is bound to collagen and holds up to 1000 times its own weight in water. As well as supporting healthy ageing and skin moisture, it supports healing of wounds and improves collagen synthesis.

What does collagen do for the skin?

Collagen is a protein, made from joined-up amino acids, and plays an important role in our bodies. While most people think of collagen only for skin health, it actually has many more benefits than just for our skin, including supporting healthy blood vessels, bones, gums, joints and ligaments.

How to produce collagen in skin?

Our bodies naturally produce collagen from three amino acids - glycine, proline and arginine - which we consume directly in our diet, or they're produced from other amino acids in our diet. Our bodies can't absorb collagen, which is why it is more effective to fuel your body's own collagen production.

How to increase collagen production in skin?

It's more effective to increase collagen production via your diet, or a supplement formulated to increase your own body's collagen production, than taking a collagen supplement.

What does vitamin C do for your skin?

Vitamin C supports the health of our skin through its central role in collagen production and supporting blood vessels feeding our skin.

Is grape seed extract good for skin?

Grape seed helps protect your body and skin's cells against free radicals, improving the health and appearance of your skin.

Is lactobacillus good for skin?

There is a strong link between the skin and the gut. Most Lactobacillus strains produce short-chain fatty acids which are then absorbed and are incorporated into the skin, where they contribute towards skin moisturisation.