An apple a day keeps the doctor away. 

 

The same can be said about a can of RA.D8 to keep dry skin and collagen depletion at bay.

 

The marine collagen beverage, available from actress and model Autumn Kendrick’s wellness brand GnuSante Creations, contains a clinical dosage of two grams of a sustainably-sourced collagen elastin blend that parallels the skin’s ratio. Its packed with a vegan collagen booster, Lycored Lumenato and carotenoids that fight UV damage and help support the growth of collagen, and vitamin C. Consumers can expect to see results in the form of plumper more radiant skin in as few as 14 days and optimal results in 28 days, or their money back. 

 

“I personally have felt the difference and seen the change, and I’ve had people comment on it,” Kendrick told Happi. 

 

The sparkling teas also contain sea buckthorn — a small, bright orange berry widely known as a “miracle berry” that has been utilized in traditional medicine from China to Greece for centuries. The berries contain Omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 with 7 and 9 in particular addressing dryness. 

The idea for the sparkling collagen teas—available in lemonade thyme, green apple ginger, cool pineapple and blueberry vanilla—came from Kendrick’s father Ron’s research on efficacious ingredients that stimulate collagen production. Ron’s expertise spans four decades in the beverage industry. Collagen, the main structural protein found in skin, keeps skin youthful and bouncy. Levels, however, start to decline as early as age 25. The formula should appeal to those on-the-go who tire of strict skincare regimens of twice-daily serum and moisturizer applications. 

 

The beverage can be consumed once-daily at any time of day. Kendrick says she enjoys her can after a long day of work to help her unwind. She describes it as a healthy substitute for a glass of wine. While the drink’s name is apparent, the eight holds significance as it comprises the infinity symbol when it comes to constantly feeding glow and joy for lifelong beauty maintenance.

 

“What we take in becomes us, across the spectrum” said Kendrick. “So you bring in nutritious food, you feel better. Your body is the building blocks, it’s the resources it’s the ingredients. I also think that relates to your bringing in sustainable ingredients that you can feel good about. I think it is a whole level of self-care.”

 

She continued, “The beauty from within is very inclusive. There’s different creams and serums and topicals that are targeted to different skin types, but when it comes to digestible, we’re inclusive across genders, across races, across skin types. I also have combination skin and am allergic to makeup, which was a nice allergy to have as a model. What I found with the ingredients and digesting them, my skin has become more balanced. I don’t have the same dry patches. I don’t have the same red zones. It’s really become more all-around glowing without the same struggles of trying to figure out what do I need for this area.”

 

A scuba diver instructor, Kendrick’s passion for the ocean goes deeper than her love of underwater diving and exploration. One percent of all sales from GnuSante Creations, meaning “relentless pursuit of health,” supports ocean conservation efforts. 

 

The 28-day supply retails for $95 or $3.99 per can at gnusante.com.