Consumers are familiar with the term collagen. But what exactly are collagen peptides?
Collagen peptides are different than regular collagen. They are made by breaking collagen down through a natural process of hydrolysis into shorter molecules that are more bioavailable and easier for the body to utilize. Taking this one step further, Bioactive Collagen Peptides are in a different class again. They are specifically optimized to target certain cells in the body and bring about defined physiological changes. Their unique value lies in their potential to stimulate natural functions within the body and enable it to produce more of its own collagen where it is needed most.
What is so special about the Bioactive Collagen Peptides offered by GELITA, and
VERISOL® in particular?
The positive impacts of our Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) have been proven in pre-clinical and clinical studies to stimulate collagen production in the body and deliver lasting results. They are branded ingredients in their own right and their registered trademarks help manufacturers to boost the impact of on-pack claims. Each of our BCP® brands has been specially developed to achieve targeted effects in specific areas of the
body and deliver more of the right thing to the right places. So, as well as VERISOL® for beautiful skin, hair and nails, we offer BCP® for mobile joints, stable bones, strong ligaments and tendons, and body toning. VERISOL® is the only ingredient on the market to be clinically proven to stimulate the body’s own fibroblasts to deliver foundational benefits for skin, hair and nails. Following a “lock and key” principle, VERISOL® unlocks the fibroblasts so that they produce more collagen. Our VERISOL® collagen isn't just protein powder with a fancy name. It's a specific bioactive peptide, and it's been tested in real clinical trials, not just marketing copy.
While competitor collagen peptides may offer some benefits, only VERISOL® has been specifically optimized to stimulate fibroblasts to produce more collagen. This is what gives VERISOL® its clinically proven ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, increase skin elasticity, reduce skin waviness (cellulite), increase hair thickness and build stronger nails. While any one of these beauty benefits would be a positive attribute, possessing all three is simply unmatched by any other collagen peptide ingredient.
How can VERISOL® help brands to be successful?
Consumers want honest brands that contain top quality ingredients with scientific backing – and
VERISOL® provides exactly this.
As well as promoting smoother, firmer, more youthful looking skin, VERISOL® achieves “skinification”
in the hair too, working at a cellular level to improve scalp health and nurture thicker, glossier hair. And
for nails, problems such as brittleness, cracking and flakiness are banished as VERISOL® enhances nail
growth and overall health at the same time, delivering enduring benefits for minimal effort.
With VERISOL®, brands can be secure in the knowledge that they are using a top quality ingredient
backed by published scientific trials that confirm its efficacy for hair, nails and skin.
VERISOL® gives brands the trust and transparency that consumers seek and value.
Which other nutrients combine well with VERISOL® for beauty-from-within
applications?
Pairing VERISOL® with other nutrients can amplify its benefits for holistic beauty, and from a manufacturing perspective, it is generally very easy to combine VERISOL® with other active ingredients.
Among the most interesting combinations are Vitamin C, which supports the body’s production of collagen and protects it from free radical damage, and biotin, a natural building block for keratin, the main
protein in hair and nails. Silica is also a great pairing as it supports the development of collagen and contributes to the overall strength and resilience of hair and nails. Hyaluronic acid is another ingredient to
consider as it is well known for its ability to hydrate the skin and maintain its elasticity.
What are the most important considerations for manufacturers when deciding which
collagen peptides to use in their products?
The key point to remember is that not all collagen peptides are equal. The collagen peptide market is noisy, with conflicting messages about collagen type, raw material and amino acid profile. But what’s important is the collagen peptide’s ability to stimulate targeted, clinically proven collagen production in the desired cells. With VERISOL®, this is a given. It is the only collagen peptide ingredient proven to stimulate
collagen production at a cellular level in the skin, hair and nails. It’s also important to consider dosages: A kilo of collagen peptides from two different suppliers may
weigh the same, but what they offer may vary considerably. A typical collagen peptide often has a recommended daily dose of 10g, so one kilo provides 100 daily doses. But VERISOL® has a low daily dose of 2.5g,* so one kilo of VERISOL® provides 400 daily doses: four times that of its typical competitors. Other aspects to think about include regulatory compliance, quality, safety and sustainability, all of which are increasingly important to consumers around the world today
Skin elasticity improves with regular use, and people's skin looks more youthful as a result (study).
In the same research, wrinkles and fine lines visibly reduced in as little as four weeks (study). That's a measurable change, not a subjective one.
Skin hydration goes up too (study), which matters if dryness has been bothering you.
VERISOL® supports your skin's own collagen and elastin production, and that can reduce skin waviness, in other words, the visible texture people call cellulite, by improving dermal density (study).
It's not just skin. Hair gets stronger and thicker, with healthier follicles behind it (study).
And nails come out tougher and less brittle (study).