Stratum Nutrition has announced that its clinically validated, upcycled collagen ingredient OVOLUX has been named 'Collagen Ingredient of the Year' in the 2025 Beauty Innovation Awards.
The recognition highlights OVOLUX as a next-generation beauty-from-within and nutricosmetic ingredient that meets growing consumer demand for clean, sustainable and efficacious collagen solutions.
OVOLUX is an unhydrolysed collagen complex derived from upcycled eggshell membrane, offering a naturally complete matrix of collagen types I, V and X, elastin, hyaluronic acid, calcium, keratin and sulphur-bearing amino acids.
This composition closely mimics the structure of human skin, supporting strength, elasticity and resilience.
Unlike hydrolysed collagens that rely on isolated peptides, OVOLUX retains its native structure for a slow, sustained release of beneficial compounds, resulting in a clinically proven beauty-from-within solution.
In a study published in the Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications, daily supplementation with 400 mg of OVOLUX resulted in statistically significant improvements in skin elasticity, firmness, hydration and smoothness, with visible results as early as six weeks.
These benefits are supported by multiple mechanisms, including the following:
- Inhibition of collagenase and elastase, enzymes that break down collagen and elastin
- Calcium-mediated keratinocyte differentiation, which strengthens the skin barrier
- Natural anti-inflammatory activity, helping protect and renew the skin.
“The beauty-from-within category is fuelled by demand for clinically supported solutions with a preference for sustainability and clean-label attributes."
"OVOLUX delivers on this demand along with the components youthful skin depends on," said Micah Osborne, CEO of Stratum Nutrition.
"We’re proud to accept ‘Collagen Ingredient of the Year’ from Beauty Innovation. Supplemental collagen helps ensure that the body has what it needs to keep our bones, joints, muscles and skin as healthy as possible."
"By repurposing eggshells, which are often discarded as waste, OVOLUX not only delivers this powerful consumer benefit but also builds on our commitment to sustainability."
OVOLUX provides low-dose efficacy and versatile application across capsules, powders and gummies.
It offers formulators a powerful differentiator: a premium collagen ingredient that is Upcycled Certified, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher, while maintaining a clean-label profile that aligns with eco-conscious consumer values.
"OVOLUX represents a new standard of innovation in collagen supplementation."
"Though collagen is essential for maintaining the strength and structure of skin, bones and more, most supplements don’t deliver the full spectrum of collagen types."
"Additionally, heavy processing results in missing critical ingredients such as calcium," said Travis Grant, Managing Director, Independent Innovation Awards.
"OVOLUX naturally contains all the building blocks of beauty."
"By delivering science-backed, visible results at just 400 mg with attributes in alignment with eco-conscious consumers, OVOLUX delivers a true ‘collagen-plus’ advantage and represents the future of beauty-from-within ingredients.”
This recognition of OVOLUX reinforces Stratum Nutrition’s ongoing commitment to ingredient integrity and responsible innovation.