The benefits of Naticol®, a nutricosmetic ingredient
Today, consumers are more aware than ever of the impact of their diet on their skin, hair and nails. Nutrition plays an important role in beauty. It is this increasingly obvious link between the inside and outside of the body that has given rise to nutricosmetics: a cross between cosmetics and the world of food supplements. It is also called « beauty from within ».
Learn more about the benefits of Naticol®, our nutricosmetic ingredient.
4 key points on the nutricosmetics market
The market in a few figures
The figures show a market in full expansion. At the global level, the nutricosmetics market was worth more than €7.2 billion in 2020, with a predicted CAGR of 8.7% between 2019 and 2025¹.
The in & out link
The benefits of food supplements with cosmetic properties (“in”) and those of topicals (“out”) are complementary. Therefore, the in & out link is becoming more widespread, with ranges combining cosmetics and nutraceuticals for enhanced effectiveness. Ranges are in line with the increasingly precise knowledge of consumers.
Promises and targets of nutricosmetics
Beauty expectations are changing. The approach is now more « lifestyle », with a strong emphasis on physical and mental well-being. However, promises are multiplying, and the market is becoming very segmented. Different skin tones, curly hair, skin imperfections, each consumer can find a solution adapted to its needs.
Collagen: a key ingredient in the beauty sector
Collagen is a protein naturally present in the structure of the body, participating in the composition of the skin, bones and tendons. Thanks to its beauty benefits, collagen has become a leading nutricosmetic ingredient².
However, to perform well in the market, its origin and production must be in line with the trends for natural and sustainably sourced products.
Skin aging: causes and consequences
The skin ages due to several factors:
- Decreased cell renewal and collagen production³
- Cellular Oxidation and aging⁴
- Hormonal evolutions
Skin aging leads to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, a loss of radiance, and a decrease in firmness and elasticity causing the skin to sag. The skin also becomes drier. All these consequences then impact the beauty of the skin.
The Naticol® solution, nutricosmetic ingredient
Naticol® collagen peptides help to maintain skin beauty, by restoring collagen reserves.
Daily consumption of Naticol® improves hydration, elasticity, firmness and brightness of the skin, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
Several studies demonstrate the benefits of this nutricosmetic ingredient:
- Study “Naticol® and collagen synthesis”: increased collagen synthesis.
- Study “Naticol® beauty (2,5g)⁵”: improvement of skin elasticity, complexion evenness and radiance, and reduction of the appearance of facial wrinkles.
- Study “Naticol® beauty (5g)⁶”: increase in skin firmness, retention of hydration and reduction of wrinkles.
- Study “Naticol® beauty (10g)”: increase of the general hydration of the skin, of its elasticity and reduction of wrinkles.
In addition to its cosmetic benefits, Naticol® is an ingredient that is part of the circular economy and comes from sustainable sourcing.
¹ Euromonitor, Grand View Research, Ipsos.
² Natural Products Insider, Nutricosmetics Radiating health from within, 2022.
³ Emmerson, E. (2012), Biogerontology, 13(1): 3-20
⁴ Czajka, A. (2018), Nutr Res., 57: 97-108
⁵ Duteil L, et al. (2018), JOJCS, 6(4): 555692
⁶ Duteil L, et al. (2016), J Aging Res Clin Practice, 5(2): 84- 92
Disclaimer :
Naticol®, an ingredient marketed by Weishardt, is intended to be incorporated into food products or food supplements by specialized companies.
And as such, the information mentioned on this page is specifically intended for them.
In accordance with the requirements of the European Directive 2006/114/EC, Weishardt guarantees the veracity of the information relating to the beneficial effects of Naticol® on health when used under the conditions in which it has been tested.
However, this in no way exempts those placing on the market foodstuffs and food supplements incorporating Naticol® from verifying the veracity of these statements when it is used in their product(s).
In addition, the European Regulation 1924/2006/EC frames the use of nutrition and health claims on foodstuffs intended for the final consumer. The claims related to the health benefits of Naticol®, as mentioned on this page, are therefore not covered by the requirements of this regulation. Therefore, Weishardt cannot be held responsible when this information is reused by those placing on the market in their communication materials for their finished products.
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