# Skin-Supporting Collagen Sodas Vital Proteins Collagen Sparkling Water Comes in Three Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-03-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collagen-sparkling-water References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/news/2026/vital-proteins-taps-into-rtd-ingestible-beauty-with-collagen-sparkling-water) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bubbles-with-benefits-vital-proteins-unveils-collagen-sparkling-water-302703980.html)  The [Vital Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-collagen-peptides) Collagen Sparkling Water range has been launched by the brand as a skin-supporting hydration line perfect for supporting consumers on the hunt for a better-for-you option to sip on. The drink range features a full serving of [VERISOL®](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-naturals) collagen peptides in each serving, which is reportedly shown through clinical trials to improve skin health in 30 days. The drinks also features 100% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C to support collagen synthesis and production, while still featuring no sugar or artificial sweeteners with 15-calories in each can. The beverages come in three flavors including Lemon Lime, Strawberry Blossom and Blood Orange. Vice President of Marketing Strategy [& Innovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freddys-bowls) Jill Abbott spoke on the Vital Proteins Collagen Sparkling Water range saying, "Consumers today want their drinks to do double duty – hydrating while supporting their overall wellness goals. Our new Collagen Sparkling Water was created to meet that shift, offering sparkling water fans, longtime collagen users and newcomers a flavorful, no-fuss way to enjoy the clinically studied benefits of collagen peptides as part of their daily routines." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 66% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Sparkling Beverages:** A rising category of flavored sparkling waters delivering measurable wellness benefits that repositions soft drinks as health-supporting daily rituals. - **Collagen-infused Everyday Products:** Products incorporating clinically studied collagen peptides into routine consumables expand the definition of ingestible beauty beyond supplements. - **Clean-label Beauty-from-within:** Demand for sugar-free, low-calorie formulations with transparent, science-backed ingredients creates space for consumables that communicate both efficacy and purity. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Beverage producers face opportunities to reformulate portfolios toward fortified, low-calorie sparkling drinks that compete with both water and functional beverages. - **Nutraceuticals and Supplements:** Supplement companies can leverage clinically validated ingredients like VERISOL® collagen to enter mainstream drink formats and broaden daily use occasions. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Beauty brands are positioned to integrate ingestible solutions into their product mixes, linking topical regimens with consumable formats for holistic skincare propositions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sparkling Protein Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaklee-sparkling-protein.md) - [Lightly Carbonated Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pop-plus.md) - [Collagen-Powered Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-diner.md) - [Bubbly Protein Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vuum-2-0.md) - [Clear Collagen-Boosted Protein Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-nutrition-clear-protein.md) - [Refreshing Protein-Rich Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-water-range.md) - [Protein Pink Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-lemonade-sparkling-protein.md) - [Four-In-One Collagen Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkle-wellness.md) - [Collagen-Packed Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collagen-protein-shake.md)