Here are 4 ways this trending supplement will enhance your skincare routine, leaving behind a clear, hydrated, youthful-looking complexion.

Colostrum is the hottest dietary supplement on the block right now. 

People are mixing it in their smoothies, taking it in tablet form, or combining it with other foods to help enhance their gut health, help muscles recover, and discover other wellness benefits.

👉 But we can do so much more with colostrum (hint: skincare)! 👈

This natural wonder stores a wealth of proteins, immunoglobulins, growth factors, vitamins (A, B12, & B2), minerals (zinc, calcium, & magnesium), and bioactive compounds (cytokines & antimicrobials).

These nutrients can help revitalize your skin barrier, stimulate collagen production, & calm skin irritation. 

So why isn’t this a key part of EVERYONE’s skincare routine?

Eleven years ago, our founder used 4-hour grass-fed colostrum to formulate our Clay Mask. Since then, the vitamins, minerals, & growth factors of premium colostrum have also become a staple in our Night Cream, which Men’s Health Magazine considers 2025’s Best Luxury Face Moisturizer.

Here are five ways colostrum (applied topically) can benefit your skin:

 

1) Stimulate Collagen With Colostrum (Anti-Aging Treatment)

Wrinkles & fine lines? You’re in the right place.

The growth factors (TGF-β2 in particular) found in colostrum can help regenerate skin cells & protect against cellular aging.

This process starts with fibroblast activation. Think of fibroblasts as the glue helping your skin cells stay together, as they connect many of the organs & tissues in our body. When these connective cells are weak, our skin can age faster than it should (leading to wrinkles & fine lines). When they are strong, our skin can see improved elasticity & youthfulness.

TGF-β2 activates fibroblasts, revitalizing their ability to hold our complexion together. Meanwhile, transforming growth factor (TGF) supports our skin’s healing & repair mechanisms to help counteract prior damage. 

But the work is not done there. The cytokines found in colostrum continue to revitalize and stimulate cellular regeneration by helping our skin maintain ongoing collagen synthesis.

A microscopic examination found that colostrum:

😊 Repaired collagen architecture in the dermis

📈 Elevated overall collagen content

⚖️ Normalized the ratio between type I & type III collagen

But you don’t need a microscope to see the impact:

Firmer, smoother, illuminated skin… How’s that for an anti-aging treatment?

 

2) Strengthen Your Skin Barrier With Colostrum

When fibroblasts receive these essential growth factors and collagen growth is stimulated, the overall health of the skin barrier improves. The first sign of this is hydration.

When our skin cells are weakened by aging, oxidative stress, or environmental pollutants, our natural skin barrier can lose its ability to attract and lock in moisture. 

This is known as trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL)… and may be the reason you need a moisturizer on you at ALL times (no shame… we’ve been there). The cellular support provided by colostrum can help counteract this.

A 2024 study tested the treatment of colostrum on mature skin, discovering MEASURABLE improvements to the skin barrier:

💦 TEWL water loss was reduced (from 21.1 to 15.3 units) after only eight weeks

🥰 Skin hydration increased (from 35.9 to 51.1 units), showing improved moisture  retention capacity

💪 Protective proteins had been synthesized, strengthening barrier function

Beyond hydration, protein synthesis & collagen production can enhance your barrier’s ability to soothe inflammation & protect against acne-causing bacteria.

For our friends who struggle with redness, irritation, eczema, or rosacea… 

Let’s explore colostrum’s potential as an anti-inflammatory.

 

3) Help Soothe Inflammation With Colostrum

The nutrients found in colostrum can help strengthen the skin’s immune response and can even help reduce visible skin redness caused by inflammation. 

Cytokine and lactoferrin play active roles in this process, delivering natural inflammatory modulators that soothe and calm the skin. Colostrum can also help form a protective biofilm on the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin), which can help maintain skin homeostasis (the skin’s ability to heal and regenerate cells).

In the “heat of the moment,” growth factor TGF-β also lends a helping hand, working to regulate our immune response & control inflammation. 

A 2019 study found that a patient’s eczema symptoms were reduced “significantly" in just two weeks, thanks to the nutrients found in colostrum. But while colostrum is a powerful anti-inflammatory and shows promise for specific skin conditions, those with eczema, rosacea, or similar conditions should talk to their doctor about its potential!

Calm, clear skin, thanks to the deep cellular nourishment of colostrum? 

Yes, please. But what about acne?

 

4) Fight Acne With Colostrum 

Have you ever woken up to find a “day-ruining” blemish? Are you fighting the constant breakout battle?

Colostrum is here for you!  

Remember that 2024 study we referenced? The researchers also found that colostrum can help inhibit bacterial growth (thanks to the lactoferrin & immunoglobulins found within) & provide antimicrobial protection — while ALSO reducing inflammatory responses (if you’re dealing with cystic acne, this is extra helpful).

Bacterial imbalance often leads to breakouts, especially when you ALSO have clogged pores (this will help clear them up). Colostrum helps address this problem at the root.

Colostrum allows beneficial skin microbiota to thrive — while helping your complexion clear & protect against harmful, acne-causing bacteria. 

Thanks to anti-adhesion & iron-chelating properties… colostrum makes your complexion a fairly inhospitable place for bacteria to colonize and grow.

And unlike tetracycline-class antibiotics & other synthetic antimicrobials, this is an all-natural, toxin-free way to draw out impurities and leave your skin crystal-clear & acne free!

 

How To Add Colostrum To Your Skincare Routine

Grass-fed 4-hour colostrum is found in our Clay Mask & Night Cream — and is carefully synergized with healing organic botanicals & leading active ingredients to help soothe, condition, & revitalize your skin.

 

The Clay Mask

For those looking to soothe & clear impurities from their pores, this nourishing powder-to-cream Mask is a go-to essential. 4 sacred healing clays complement 4-hour grass-fed colostrum’s ability to detoxify, restore skin barrier balance, & help soothe inflammation. 

It’s an esthetician-grade ritual of purification that you can enjoy from the comfort of home.

 

 

The Night Cream

You’ll feel colostrum's ability to hydrate, revitalize, & stimulate skin cell growth in this decadent, transformative anti-aging treatment. Your skin cells heal & regenerate while you sleep… and this nutrient-rich elixir feeds your skin 4-hour grass-fed colostrum right when you need it most. Apply a dollop to your cheeks, forehead, and under your eyes… 

Wake up with a supple, dewy, youthful glow. How’s that for an evening ritual?

 

Why 4-hour Grass-Fed Colostrum?

At Alitura, we pursue perfection.

That’s why when working to create the Clay Mask, our founder looked to source only the finest, most nutrient-rich version of colostrum possible… 

Leading us to the world’s ONLY supplier of 4-hour grass-fed colostrum.

This colostrum powder comes from cows that eat a natural grass diet — rather than grain or soy-based feeds that can leave unwanted substances or toxins in the finished product.

In addition to purity, the timing of collection (under 4 hours) ensures that the nutrients maintain their bioavailability… 

So you can maximize the benefits of this transformational, all-natural ingredient.

Find 4-hour grass-fed colostrum in our Clay Mask & Night Cream.

 

Disclaimer: Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure, or prevent disease. If you have a pre-existing skin condition, please consult a physician prior to use.