the science behind Tri(hydro)Complex™

There has always been a connection between beauty and health: beautiful skin tells those around us that we are in good health - and, looking good can even make us feel better physically and mentally. Healthy-looking skin, in short, is associated with happiness, attractiveness and self-confidence.

collagen & beauty

Collagen, the most abundant protein in the body, is crucial for our skin.
It is responsible for strength and flexibility.
Collagen also supports hair and nails, the skin's most important appendages, even though they are not made of collagen.

Around the age of 20, collagen production in our skin decreases, leading to the well-known signs of aging: wrinkles, dry skin and loss of elasticity [1].
And hair becomes thinner and weaker, which can eventually lead to hair loss [2].

studies

Peptan Collagen Type 1®

In the following placebo-controlled study, Peptan Collegaan was shown to be able to firm the skin by improving skin density.

A study by Asserin et al. in 99 women (aged 40-65 years) showed that taking 10 g of Peptan for 12 weeks can improve skin firmness.

  • +8%

    improvement in skin density
  • 3 months

    daily intake

Peptan Collagen Type 1®

For a natural glow, our skin needs sufficient hydration. Peptan has been found to improve the skin's hydration level.

The study conducted showed that a daily dose of 10g of collagen significantly improved the hydration of 33 healthy women within 8 weeks, compared to placebo.

  • +14%

    skin hydration
  • 8 weeks

    within 8 weeks

Peptan Collagen Type 1®

Skin elasticity is essential for a healthy and youthful appearance, as loss of elasticity leads to sagging and wrinkling of the skin. The results show that after four weeks of oral administration of 5g Collagen Peptides, the participants’ skin elasticity significantly improved by 7% compared to placebo.

  • +7%

    improved skin elasticity
  • 4 weeks

    first results within 4 weeks

Peptan Collagen Type 1®

We call them “laugh lines,” but many of us aren’t happy about those wrinkles around our eyes or mouth that are one of the most common physical signs of aging.

In the placebo group, this significant effect was only observed after 12 weeks.
Possibly due to the properties of the facial cream.
This study shows that (oral) Collagen works faster against wrinkles than a facial cream alone.

  • wrinkle reduction

    faster and more visible wrinkle reduction
  • 8 weeks

    within 8 weeks

sources

1. Bianchi et al. Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Hydrolyzed Collagen Supplement for Improving Skin
Moisturization, Smoothness, and Wrinkles. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022;15(3):48-52. Epub 2022/03/29.
PubMed PMID: 35342502; PubMed Central PMCID: PMCPMC8944283.
2. Turner et al. Hair and Aging. Skinmed. 2016;14(5):338-43. Epub 2016/11/23. PubMed
PMID:27871344.
3. Asserin et al. The effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal
collagen network: evidence from an ex vivo model and randomized, placebo controlled
clinical trials. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2015;14(4):291-301. Epub 2015/09/13. PubMed PMID: 26362110. doi:
10.1111/jocd.12174.
4. Vleminckx et al. Influence of collagen peptide supplementation on visible signs of skin and nail health
and aging in an East Asian population: A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial, 2024 Journal
of Cosmetic Dermatology, https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16458
5. Kuninty et al. Rousselot clinical data
6. Purba et al. Human epithelial hair follicle stem cells and their progeny: current state of knowledge, the
widening gap in translational research and future challenges. Bioessays. 2014 May;36(5):513-25. Epub
2014 Mar 25. PMID: 24665045. doi: 10.1002/bies.201300166.
7. Pappelbaum et al. Revealing novel insights on how oral supplementation with collagen peptides may
prevent hair loss: Lessons from the human hair follicle organ culture. Journal of Functional Foods 2024,
116, 106124. doi.org:10.1016/j.jff.2024.106124