Collagen and Carotenoids™: Perfect partners

This is a love story. It’s about two of the star ingredients
in the ingestible skincare market and how they turned
out to be perfect for each other.

 

The first is collagen. Rising consumer awareness of its
benefits for elasticity, wrinkle reduction and moisture
has been a recent success story in the beauty and
skin wellness space. In 2013, collagen was estimated
to account for 1% of the U.S. beauty-from-within
supplements market. By 2018, that figure had risen to 9%.

The second are carotenoids, which can improve the skin’s
ability to balance response to oxidative stress and DNA
damage, as well as brining out is natural color. The great
news is that carotenoid products – such as Lycoderm™,
Lycored’s blend of tomato phytonutrients and rosemary
leaf – are a perfect partner for collagen.

Continue reading

Clean-label friendly ingredients for your next formulation

Sodium and added sugar reduction that meets consumer expectations Sodium and added sugar reduction are top of mind for many consumers seeking better-for-you food options. 44% of Americans reported trying...

July 2026: Natural Colors were Heating Up at IFT🔥

Thanks for making IFT FIRST a success! It was a pleasure connecting with customers, partners, and fellow innovators on the expo hall floor. Our team was proud to showcase why...

June 2026: Headed to IFT FIRST? Let’s talk color!

Nature Never Fades and Neither Should Your Color IFT FIRST is just around the corner and Lycored is bringing nature’s lasting power to the expo floor. At Lycored, we’re grounded...

We're here for you

Interested in speaking directly with a member of our team?
Click below to get in touch.

Contact us