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Rousselot is a global leader of gelatin and collagen-based solutions, serving the food, health & nutrition, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sectors. With our advanced Science & Innovation team,
we unlock the secrets of the collagen molecule to create products that meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
Through our state-of-the-art operations and extensive technical and formulation expertise, we help our customers achieve their goals, create world-class products, and we Reach further together. Rousselot is Darling’s Ingredients Health Brand.
Rousselot’s range of collagen products for the Health and Nutrition market includes Peptan® , Nextida™ GC, Colartix® , Peptinex® and ProTake® , all available worldwide.

Demand for effective, non-invasive beauty solutions is rising
There has always been a link between beauty and health: beautiful skin quickly tells people around us that we’re in good health - and, in fact, looking good can make us feel better physically and mentally. Healthy-looking skin is associated with attractiveness and confidence. This holistic well-being is one of Peptan’s key pillars: we are here to help consumers look and feel their best.
Peptan: The Collagen Peptide Solution
Peptan is a premium range of collagen peptides backed by over 15 years of Rousselot research, demonstrating their efficacy in enhancing skin and hair beauty. Oral intake of Peptan collagen
peptides has been shown to promote firmer skin and stronger hair.
In multiple double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies 1,2,3 Peptan has been shown to improve key skin qualities such as hydration, elasticity, density, while reducing the visibility of wrinkles.
And as the demand for hair health supplements continues to surge within the beauty-from-within sector, Peptan collagen peptides have also shown significant potential in addressing common concerns such as hair thinning and loss. 4 Peptan collagen peptides are safe, bioactive, optimized to be easily digestible, highly bioavailable, and effective in delivering specific beauty benefits.
To add value to your nutricosmetic products and processes, choose Peptan:
- Health benefits backed by science
- Guaranteed safety
- Premium quality
- Upcycled, clean label
- Reliable, globally recognized brand
- Choice of raw material sources: bovine, fish, or porcine
- Peptan Fish Collagen Made in France with FOS (Friend Of the Sea) certification
In the manufacturing process, Peptan offers additional benefits:
- Convenience and ease of use in any application
- Sensory performance
- Highly soluble
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References
1 - 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.
2 - 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
3 - Kuninty, P., et al. Rousselot Clinical Data
4 - 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