Ashland Specialty Ingredients has launched Collapeptyl, a significant advancement in biofunctional technology designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable and multifunctional skin care ingredients. Collapeptyl reportedly represents a new chapter in collagen science by delivering a biomimetic, effective and innovative solution that works harmoniously with the skin's natural structure.
Collapeptyl Functions and Skin Health Benefits
Collapeptyl (INCI: Water (Aqua) (and) Glycerin (and) Cellulose Gum (and) Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate (and) Tripeptide-1 (and) Hexapeptide-9) offers a range of proven functional benefits, addressing key consumer trends and enhancing skin health.
Per the company, the ingredient:
- Stimulates natural collagen production by boosting all 20 interconnected collagen chains in the skin's "Collaverse," enhancing skin integrity and elasticity.
- Provides immediate and long-term visible results, such as an increase of collagen I by 44% and hyaluronic acid by 57% in ex vivo tests.
- Reduces expression wrinkle appearance within four hours and deep wrinkles after one month's use.
- Offers an instant glass-like glow and velvety smooth skin texture alongside sensorial benefits.
- Is vegan-suitable, 99.7% natural and free from PFAS, aligning with global clean beauty and sustainability requirements.
Molecular Innovation and Design
Developed using AI molecular modeling and Ashland's proprietary 2HP (Hyaluronic Hybrid Peptide) technology, Collapeptyl combines hyaluronic acid with peptides (tripeptide-1 and hexapeptide-9), creating a hybrid complex optimized for collagen synthesis. The resulting molecular design is said to mimic the skin’s 3D matrix, achieving superior synergistic action compared to individual bioactives.
Supported by clinical studies, Ashland's process is designed to ensure both immediate improvements and structural support for long-term skin health.
Sustainable Sourcing and Clean Formulations
Collapeptyl adheres to ISO 16128 standards for natural content while being non-animal derived and eco-conscious. These attributes make it suitable for clean beauty formulations that prioritize sustainability, offering performance that rivals traditional collagen solutions.
Application and Formulation Considerations
The biofunctional is versatile and effective across multiple skin care applications. It is compatible with various formulations, including serums, gels, masks, creams, tinted serums, BB creams and hybrid cosmetics.
Cosmetic manufacturers can incorporate Collapeptyl as an active ingredient to achieve anti-wrinkle, pro-collagen, regenerative and plumping benefits, while leveraging its textural qualities to enhance sensory appeal.
"Collapeptyl is not just another active ingredient. We are transforming the future of collagen science, delivering the next generation of synergistic performance and collaborating with our customers to bring new claims to consumers," said Jim Minicucci, senior vice president and general manager, personal care, Ashland. "...Collapeptyl is a breakthrough innovation that further boosts our technology-rich biofunctionals offering and globalization strategy."
