As Seen on FOX 8: Why Our 5-Type Collagen Is Unlike Anything Else on the Market
TheCheekyClean founder talks consciously sourced collagen, gut health, better sleep, and why most supplements aren't doing what you think.
If you caught our recent segment on FOX 8's New Day Cleveland, you know we don't do things the conventional way. We joined Natalie Herbick of FOX 8’s New Day Cleveland to break down what makes TheCheekyClean Collagen different — and why the version sitting on most people's shelves might be falling short.
Here's everything we covered, plus a little more.
Most Collagen Only Has 3 Types. Ours Has 5.
When people think of collagen supplements, they usually picture glowing skin or stronger nails. That's part of the story — but it's barely scratching the surface.
TheCheekyClean Collagen is a multi-source formula with 5 types of consciously sourced collagen, all from pasture-raised, grass-fed, and wild-caught sources. Most products on the market stop at 3 types. The difference matters because each collagen type supports different systems in your body — from connective tissue to gut lining to neurological function.
More types, from cleaner sources, means your body gets more to work with.
Collagen Works From the Inside Out
Here's something we hear a lot: "I thought collagen was just for your skin."
It's a common misconception. Yes, collagen supports hair, skin, and nails — but it's also essential for:
Gut health* — collagen helps maintain and repair the gut lining
Joint support* — we naturally lose collagen as we age, and replenishing it helps cushion and protect joints
Neurological benefits* — collagen proteins play a role in brain and nervous system health
Sleep quality* — the glycine in our formula actually helps cool your internal body temperature, which signals deeper, more restful sleep
We lose collagen production as we age. That's just biology. But adding a quality collagen supplement to your daily routine is one of the simplest ways to support your body on multiple levels at once.
*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.What Actually Makes Collagen Bioavailable
This is where most products fail — and where we obsessed over the details.
Collagen on its own doesn't automatically become usable by your body. It needs co-factors to activate. TheCheekyClean Collagen includes Vitamin C and silica, which are the exact compounds your body requires to actually absorb and utilize the collagen you're taking.
Without them? You could be taking an expensive supplement that your body can't fully use. That's not what we're here for.
How to Use It
The formula is completely unflavored — genuinely tasteless and highly versatile. You can:
Add 1–2 scoops to your morning coffee, smoothie, or matcha
Stir into a glass of water
Mix into oatmeal, soups, or anything warm
Take it again at night — the glycine content makes it ideal before bed
Consistency is everything. Most people start noticing changes in their hair, skin, and nails within 2 to 4 weeks of daily use. But like any health ritual, showing up consistently is what makes the difference.
Why We Built This: The Story Behind TheCheekyClean
This brand didn't come from nowhere. The founder spent 13 years in the chemical industry — working directly with large chemical companies and learning, firsthand, how the regulatory landscape shapes what goes into the products we use every day.
Here's a number that should stop you cold: the EU has banned or restricted over 10,000 chemicals that are still legally allowed in consumer products here in the United States. The U.S. currently bans only 11 cosmetic ingredients. Eleven.
That gap — between what we're told is safe and what the evidence actually supports — is exactly why TheCheekyClean exists.
After losing both parents to cancer while working inside the chemical industry, the mission became deeply personal: take what I'm learning behind the scenes, live better, and help others have a different outcome.
TheCheekyClean is that mission made tangible.
A Supplement You Can Actually Trust
The supplement market is crowded with products that are underdosed, improperly formulated, or just designed to move units. We built TheCheekyClean Collagen to be something different — a product where the sourcing is intentional, the formulation is science-backed, and you can trust that it's actually working.
No fillers. No guessing. No marketing fluff over substance.
What's Coming Next
Collagen is just the beginning. We're building out a full line of supplements and clean consumer products — and Conscious Cart, our curated clean product marketplace, is where you'll find everything as it launches. Think of it as your trusted source for consciously sourced products that help you reduce your toxic load.
Shop Collagen + other consciously sourced products → Conscious Cart
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As seen on FOX 8 News Cleveland's New Day Cleveland, March 2026.