Press Release
April 4, 2025
dsm-firmenich introduces SYN®-COLL CB: the next generation of eco-conscious, high-performance peptides for sustainable well-aging
Today's conscious consumers are demanding scientifically proven performance, transparency and sustainability. In the era of longevity, the approach to skincare is evolving. The ambition is to maximize the skin's potential at every stage of life by proactively and promptly understanding and addressing the root causes of the process.
dsm-firmenich introduces SYN®-COLL CB: the next generation of eco-conscious, high-performance peptides for sustainable well-aging
Kaiseraugst (CH), 4 April 2025
Today's conscious consumers are demanding scientifically proven performance, transparency and sustainability. In the era of longevity, the approach to skincare is evolving. The ambition is to maximize the skin's potential at every stage of life by proactively and promptly understanding and addressing the root causes of the process.
In response to these evolving expectations, dsm-firmenich Beauty & Care presents SYN®-COLL CB: a patented natural-origin tripeptide powered by Green Chemistry science, that helps to slow the skin’s aging process by mimicking the skin’s own mechanism to boost collagen and protect against its degradation throughout life.
‘TGF-β’s active amount in the skin is reduced as we age, biomimicking its activation helps to support collagen network. Here is where SYN®-COLL CB steps in. At dsm-firmenich, we pioneered this approach to skin aging, establishing new scientific standards in the industry’, say Ph.D. Remo Campiche. Associate Principal Scientist Skin Care.
New studies show SYN®-COLL CB’s targeted benefits across age groups at different concentrations, from age 25 upwards. In a study with volunteers of diverse ethnicities and ages, SYN®-COLL CB significantly improved skin collagen reserves vs. placebo, especially in the mature group which is highlighted using collagen mapping technology. Additionally, in vivo results confirm its power to protect against UV-induced collagen degradation.
A sustainable well-aging solution for Positive Impact
SYN®-COLL CB is 99% natural (ISO 16128), readily biodegradable (OECD 301), and free from TFA, a pollutant in conventional peptide synthesis. Its optimized five-step process and advanced molecular modeling ensure superior skin benefits with less waste and energy consumption. Produced with 100% renewable electricity, it has a low carbon footprint. Its potency at low concentrations further reduces emissions in final formulations, offering a cleaner, high-performance alternative to traditional peptides.
Check out how SYN®-COLL CB advances sustainable beauty by reducing environmental strain while delivering proven, high-performance results [link].
SYN®-COLL CB - Activate your collagen for lifelong slow-aging
About dsm-firmenich:
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.