Skin-identical collagen science for structural skin longevity

Vecollage® Fortify is a biotech-derived, human skin-identical collagen polypeptide platform (sh-Polypeptide-69) inspired by collagen type III biology. Designed to support collagen balance and extracellular matrix integrity, it delivers measurable structural skin improvement, post-procedure recovery benefits, and formulation flexibility through one modular platform.

Key proof points:

  • Clinically proven improvements in dermal density 
  • Supports firmness, elasticity, and wrinkle reduction 
  • Enables recovery-driven skin regeneration and resilience 
  • Human skin-identical collagen type III technology 
  • Biotech-derived, animal-free, and formulation-flexible
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Clinical performance highlight

6 in 60

Skin appears up to 6 years younger after 60 days*

 

 

*Based on a composite clinical skin youthfulness index combining structural parameters

Choose Your Vecollage® Fortify Solution

Vecollage® Fortify L

Vecollage® Fortify GP

Vecollage® Fortify P

Why human collagen type III matters

Vecollage® Fortify is built on a biotechnology-derived polypeptide identical to a section of human collagen type III, a key structural collagen naturally present in the skin.

Collagen type III contributes to:

  • Elasticity and flexibility
  • Structural resilience of the dermis
  • Tissue remodeling and repair
  • Characteristics associated with younger-looking skin

Unlike traditional collagen ingredients, which are typically sourced from marine or bovine origins and primarily provide surface-level benefits, Vecollage® Fortify uses a biomimetic approach inspired by human skin biology.

Why longevity is redefining how formulators approach skin aging

Consumer Insight

The concept of beauty is evolving - from correcting signs of aging to preserving skin functionality over time. Consumers increasingly demand:

  • Long-term skin health and resilience
  • Progressive, biologically meaningful results
  • High-performance formulations with fewer compromises

Market Challenge

Many skincare technologies deliver benefits through hydration, surface smoothing, or biological signaling, but often lack measurable evidence of structural improvement.

Common limitations include:

  • Short-term visible effects rather than long-term structural support
  • Limited focus on collagen network integrity
  • Difficulty translating biological mechanisms into measurable outcomes

Formulator Pain Points

Formulators need solutions that

  • Deliver clinically measurable outcomes
  • Support credible, differentiated claims
  • Connect mechanism → structure → visible results
  • Balance efficacy with stability
  • Address sensitive skin and recovery-focused applications
  • Enable future-ready formats such as concentrates and anhydrous systems

Longevity skincare demands a new generation of actives and formats designed for sustained performance

A modular platform for structural skin longevity and future-ready formulation

Vecollage® Fortify introduces a longevity-driven model of skin regeneration, where collagen support becomes continuous, stable, and structurally impactful - rather than short-term and superficial

Built on a skin-identical collagen polypeptide (sh-Polypeptide-69) and delivered through three optimized formats, the platform enables brands to support:

  • Structural skin maintenance
  • Recovery-driven regeneration
  • Flexible formulation strategies

Differentiation Pillars

1.    Structural skin performance

  • Supports collagen balance and extracellular matrix integrity
  • Targets structural aging drivers, not just symptoms

2.    Format-engineered functionality

  • Vecollage Fortify L → Daily structural maintenance
  • Vecollage Fortify GP → Recovery & tolerance
  • Vecollage Fortify P →Formulation flexibility & activation control

3.    Future-ready formulation freedom

  • Enables waterless, clinical-grade, and hybrid concepts
  • Aligns with evolving skincare rituals

4.    Scalable innovation platform

  • One active technology
  • Multiple use cases
  • Multiple market opportunities

One polypeptide. Three formats. Three growth engines.

Vecollage® Fortify L

(liquid format)

Daily structural maintenance

Designed for visible anti-aging performance

  • Improves dermal density 
  • Supports firmness and elasticity 
  • Reduces wrinkle appearance across multiple facial areas

Best for:

  • Performance-driven skincare 
  • Longevity-inspired anti-aging products 
  • Clinically substantiated claims

Vecollage® Fortify GP

(preservative-free liquid format)

Dermocosmetic & recovery solution

Designed to support skin recovery, resilience, and visible post-procedure outcomes

  • Supports post-procedure skin regeneration
  • Improves skin tone appearance
  • Preservative-free for optimal tolerance

Best for:

  • Dermocosmetics
  • Post-procedure products
  • Sensitive skin formulations

Vecollage® Fortify P

(powder format)

Stability & activation control

Designed for next-generation formulation concepts.

  • Powder format for enhanced stability
  • Supports anhydrous systems
  • Enables fresh activation concepts

Best for:

  • Hybrid categories: Anti-aging SPF / Skin-enhancing color cosmetics
  • Single-dose concepts
  • Powder-to-liquid activation

 

The Longevity Connection: Supporting skin function across time and stress

Skin longevity is not about reversing age. It is about maintaining the structures and processes that enable skin to perform optimally for longer.

This requires supporting:

  • Structural integrity
  • Collagen balance
  • Recovery capacity
  • Skin resilience

Vecollage® Fortify helps brands translate longevity science into measurable cosmetic benefits by supporting both:

HOW SKIN AGES

HOW SKIN RECOVERS

Longevity is the cumulative outcome of maintaining healthy skin structure and recovery capacity over time.

Biotechnology inspired by nature. Designed for modern beauty

Skin-identical collagen technology

Vecollage® Fortify is produced via precision fermentation and contains a skin-identical collagen polypeptide inspired by human collagen type III.

The result is a technology that combines:

  • Biological relevance inspired by human skin
  • Consistent performance enabled by controlled manufacturing
  • Reliable quality to support scalable innovation

Animal-free by design

Unlike conventional collagen sources, Vecollage® Fortify is:

  • Animal-free
  • Independent of marine or animal-derived raw materials
  • Produced without reliance on resource-intensive extraction processes

Efficient by formulation

Vecollage® Fortify supports sustainability at the formulation level:

  • Effective at minimal use levels
  • Enables high-performance formulations with minimal input
  • Contributes to resource-efficient product design

Designed for modern beauty

Combining biotechnology, responsible sourcing, and proven performance, Vecollage® Fortify helps brands meet growing expectations for efficacy, transparency, and sustainability.

A new generation of collagen science - built for both skin performance and responsible innovation.

Ready to turn skin longevity science into visible results?

Vecollage® Fortify helps translate the biology of skin aging and regeneration into measurable cosmetic benefits - from daily structural maintenance to recovery-driven skin resilience.

Whether your goal is to improve dermal density, accelerate recovery, or create next-generation longevity skincare concepts, the Vecollage® Fortify platform provides the science, flexibility, and proof to support your innovation journey.

From skin longevity to skin performance.


Vegan & skin-identical collagen to meet modern beauty needs

This white paper is intended for beauty product developers, formulators, brand managers, and marketers who are looking to innovate in the collagen sector. It offers an overview of the industry, examines recent scientific and market advancements in vegan and skin-identical collagen technologies, and provides insights that connect cutting-edge research with consumer-driven trends.

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Beyond Clean Beauty - Biomimetic Collagen for Next-Level Skin Care

What is covered

  • Redefining Clean & Biomimetic Beauty
  • Skin biology & collagen aging
  • Introducing Vecollage® Fortify
  • From mechanism to clinical evidence
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