The Science Behind Cacao Bella®
Clinically Studied Ingredients for Skin Health & Wellness — Delivered in Chocolate You’ll Crave
Cacao Bella® combines VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides, AstaReal® Astaxanthin, and Concentrated Cocoa Flavanols — three research-backed ingredients selected to support hydration, elasticity, antioxidant defense, and overall skin appearance.*
Ingredient-level research supports these mechanisms. Finished-product outcomes may vary with consistency of use, age, skin condition, diet, and lifestyle.*
Clinically Studied Ingredients
Cacao Bella® is formulated with ingredients supported by over 150 human clinical studies — delivering visible skin benefits from within.
VERISOL® Collagen Peptides
2,500 mg clinically studied dose
- Supports skin elasticity and firmness*
- Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles*
- Promotes dermal collagen structure*
AstaReal® Astaxanthin
4 mg premium antioxidant
- Helps protect against oxidative stress*
- Supports skin exposed to environmental stressors*
- Promotes skin hydration and smoothness*
Cocoa Polyphenols
315 mg concentrated flavanols
- Supports circulation and nutrient delivery*
- Helps promote healthy-looking radiance*
- Provides antioxidant support*
What You May Notice*
Smoother-looking skin • Improved hydration • Enhanced radiance • Reduced appearance of fine lines
How It Works
Cacao Bella® is designed to support skin health through three complementary pathways: structural support, antioxidant defense, and circulation support.*
Support Collagen Structure
VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides help support the skin’s dermal matrix, which is linked to improved elasticity, smoother-looking skin, and reduced wrinkle appearance.* 1,2
Clinically Supported Benefits*
Study callouts refer to ingredient-level clinical research summarized below.
The 3 Core Ingredients
VERISOL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides
VERISOL® is a clinically studied collagen peptide ingredient used to support the skin’s dermal matrix and visible skin appearance.*
AstaReal® Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid antioxidant derived from microalgae that has been studied for skin condition, smoothness, and protection from oxidative stress.*
Concentrated Cocoa Flavanols
Cocoa flavanols are rich in polyphenols including epicatechin and are studied for antioxidant activity, photoprotection, and circulation support.*
What the Research Suggests About Timing
Published studies across these ingredients measured outcomes over different timeframes, commonly ranging from several weeks up to about 12 weeks or longer depending on the endpoint studied. Consistent daily use matters.* 1,2,6
Clinical Studies & Scientific References
Expand each study below to view a shopper-friendly summary and the full citation.
1. Collagen peptides and skin physiology
Why it matters: This placebo-controlled human study found benefits in skin physiology after oral supplementation with specific collagen peptides.
Supports page claims: hydration, elasticity, skin condition*
Proksch E, Segger D, Degwert J, Schunck M, Zague V, Oesser S. Oral supplementation of specific collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2014;27(1):47-55.
2. VERISOL® and wrinkle appearance / dermal matrix
Why it matters: This placebo-controlled study reported reduced wrinkle appearance and positive effects on dermal matrix markers with specific bioactive collagen peptides.
Supports page claims: wrinkle appearance, firmness, dermal support*
Proksch E, Schunck M, Zague V, Segger D, Degwert J, Oesser S. Oral intake of specific bioactive collagen peptides reduces skin wrinkles and increases dermal matrix synthesis. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2014;27(3):113-119.
3. Astaxanthin and skin condition
Why it matters: Human study results suggested improvements in skin condition, including visible skin-quality measures, following astaxanthin intake.
Supports page claims: elasticity, smoothness, visible skin condition, UV-related support*
Tominaga K, Hongo N, Karato M, Yamashita E. Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on human subjects. Acta Biochim Pol. 2012;59(1):43-47.
4. Astaxanthin and oxidative stress / skin rejuvenation markers
Why it matters: This study associated continuous astaxanthin intake with reduced oxidative stress and favorable changes in skin-related surface measurements.
Supports page claims: antioxidant support, skin appearance*
Chalyk NE, Klochkov VA, Bandaletova TY, Kyle NH, Petyaev IM. Continuous astaxanthin intake reduces oxidative stress and reverses age-related morphological changes of residual skin surface components in middle-aged volunteers. Nutr Res. 2017;48:40-48.
5. High-flavanol cocoa and photoprotection
Why it matters: This study found that long-term intake of high-flavanol cocoa improved resistance to UV-induced erythema and supported skin condition.
Supports page claims: photoprotection, skin condition, antioxidant support*
Heinrich U, Neukam K, Tronnier H, Sies H, Stahl W. Long-term ingestion of high flavanol cocoa provides photoprotection against UV-induced erythema and improves skin condition in women. J Nutr. 2006;136(6):1565-1569.
6. High-flavanol chocolate and UV-light protection
Why it matters: This clinical study reported significant photoprotective effects after regular consumption of flavanol-rich chocolate.
Supports page claims: UV-related support, photoprotection*
Williams S, Tamburic S, Lally C. Eating chocolate can significantly protect the skin from UV light. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2009;8(3):169-173.
7. Cocoa flavanols and photoaged facial skin
Why it matters: This study evaluated whether high-flavanol cocoa supplementation could improve moderately photoaged facial skin in women.
Supports page claims: skin appearance, circulation-related support, photoaged skin support*
Yoon HS, Kim K, Shin M, et al. Cocoa flavanol supplementation influences skin conditions of photo-aged women: a 24-week double-blind, randomized controlled trial. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2016;62(6):393-398.
Beauty & Wellness in Every Bite™
Support your skin from within with clinically studied ingredients — in chocolate you’ll actually crave.
Shop Cacao Bella®*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
References shown are ingredient-level studies and do not constitute claims that the finished product itself was clinically tested for the same outcomes.
Individual results may vary. Consistent daily use is recommended for best results.