Blue Cell Elixir: A Next-Generation Nutricosmetic Supplement with Collagen Peptides

Nutricosmetics are entering a new era where peptide science, formulation expertise and consumer experience converge.

With Blue Cell Elixir, Laboratoire PYC has developed a next-generation nutricosmetic supplement concept combining bioactive collagen peptides, liposomal vitamin C and micronutrients.

Blue Cell Elixir illustrates Laboratoire PYC’s expertise in understanding skin biology, selecting scientifically documented ingredients, optimizing their delivery and creating a distinctive sensory experience.

Science, formulation, technology and desirability come together to reinvent beauty from within. Discover a new generation of peptide-based nutricosmetics by Laboratoire PYC.

Interested in developing a nutricosmetic concept for your brand?

What Is Blue Cell Elixir?

Blue Cell Elixir is a nutricosmetic supplement concept developed by Laboratoire PYC around Novastyne® Glow, an advanced complex of bioactive collagen-derived peptides.

One daily 2 g serving of soluble powder provides:
• 500 mg of the advanced collagen-derived peptide complex;
• liposomal vitamin C;
• niacin;
• vitamin A in the form of retinol;
• biotin;
• zinc.

The micronutrients are provided at 15% of the Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) per serving.
Blue Cell Elixir brings together nutritional science and skin biology to offer a new beauty-from-within experience.

How Is Skin Biology Inspiring the Next Generation of Nutricosmetics?

The visible beauty of the skin reflects its underlying biology. Over time, the mechanisms involved in collagen architecture, cell renewal and protection against oxidative stress naturally evolve.

Blue Cell Elixir draws on this understanding of skin biology to combine carefully selected ingredients and micronutrients within a targeted, scientifically grounded formulation.
Knowledge of the skin’s biological mechanisms therefore becomes a genuine driver of innovation for developing the next generation of nutricosmetic solutions from

What Are the Benefits of Bioactive Peptides in Nutricosmetics?

Bioactive collagen-derived peptides open up a targeted approach to nutricosmetic formulation.

Designed to optimize bioavailability, this scientifically documented complex is supported by both in vitro and in vivo data. Its controlled intestinal transport has also been demonstrated using a validated Caco-2 model, supporting progressive absorption.

With 500 mg per daily serving, Blue Cell Elixir places peptide science at the core of its formulation.

Why Use Liposomal Vitamin C in a Nutricosmetic Supplement?

Liposomal encapsulation protects vitamin C during digestion and improves its bioavailability. Clinical evaluation reports 30% higher exposure (AUC) and higher circulating levels maintained after 24 hours.

In Blue Cell Elixir, liposomal vitamin C therefore combines protection, bioavailability and prolonged absorption.

What Clinical Data Support the Novastyne® Glow Peptide Complex?

Novastyne® Glow was evaluated at 500 mg per day in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study involving 66 volunteers. Significant improvements across several parameters were observed after 30 and 60 days.

Skin Hydration

Skin hydration increased by 6.5% after 30 days and 9.1% after 60 days*.

Skin Elasticity

After 60 days, the study reported a 2.8% improvement in skin elasticity*.

Appearance of Wrinkles

After 60 days, three-dimensional Primos® analysis of crow’s feet showed:

• 7.9% reduction in wrinkle depth;
• 4.4% reduction in wrinkle length;
• 9.5% reduction in wrinkle surface area;
• 4.1% reduction in skin roughness.*

Skin Firmness

After 60 days, a 3.8% reduction in skin deformation was also measured, reflecting firmer skin*.
These instrumental measurements were complemented by consumer perceptions: 96.9% reported firmer, more radiant-looking skin, while 94% reported more hydrated skin*.

How Can a Beauty Supplement Become a Daily Ritual?

Blue Cell Elixir transforms daily supplementation into a distinctive sensory experience. Its convenient single-serve powder stick format and signature blue appearance create an instantly recognizable brand ritual.

Each serving becomes a ritual where science meets elegance.

For brands, this sensory dimension provides an additional point of differentiation: innovation is no longer communicated through product composition alone—it becomes visible, sensory and experiential.

From Science to Finished Product: Laboratoire PYC’s Nutricosmetics Expertise

Laboratoire PYC formule et fabrique en France des compléments alimentaires nutricosmétiques pour les marques depuis 2010. Its expertise lies in transforming a brand concept into a scientifically documented, industrially scalable and sensorially distinctive formulation.

By combining ingredient sourcing, formulation expertise, powder-format know-how and sensory customization, Laboratoire PYC supports brands in creating differentiated nutricosmetic concepts.
Its contract manufacturing expertise covers powder formats packaged in sticks, doypacks, sachets and jars.

Looking to Develop a Nutricosmetic Supplement for Your Brand?

Laboratoire PYC supports brands in developing high-value nutricosmetic supplements that combine nutritional expertise with a distinctive sensory experience.

Have a project in mind? Talk to our teams to imagine your next nutricosmetic innovation.

FAQ — Food Supplements and Nutricosmetics

What is a nutricosmetic food supplement?

A nutricosmetic food supplement is a nutritional solution designed to address beauty-related needs, particularly those associated with the skin, hair and nails. This approach, commonly known as “beauty from within,” combines nutrition, carefully selected active ingredients and targeted formulation to complement traditional cosmetic routines with an inside-out approach to beauty.
Nutricosmetics sit at the intersection of nutrition and beauty, offering brands an opportunity to develop innovative dietary supplements tailored to evolving consumer expectations in areas such as skin beauty, hydration, radiance, healthy ageing, hair and nail care.

What are the benefits of collagen peptides in nutricosmetics?

Collagen peptides are key ingredients of interest in nutricosmetic formulations. Made up of low-molecular-weight protein fragments, they provide amino acids that are naturally present in the structure of collagen. Following ingestion, amino acids and certain collagen-derived peptides can be absorbed and detected in the bloodstream.
Blue Cell Elixir follows this targeted nutricosmetic approach with Novastyne® Glow, a specialised complex featuring a biomimetic matrix combining peptides, amino acids and minerals.
Supported by in vitro and in vivo data, Novastyne® Glow differs from a generic collagen source through the careful selection and combination of its components within a specific matrix.
When developing collagen-based nutricosmetic supplements, several factors are therefore important: the nature of the peptides, their molecular profile, their combination with complementary nutrients, and the level of scientific evidence supporting the ingredient. Together, these elements help create relevant, scientifically grounded and differentiated nutricosmetic formulations.

How can you develop a nutricosmetic food supplement for our brand?

Developing a nutricosmetic food supplement for your brand starts with defining the product concept and its targeted benefits. Depending on the brand positioning and consumer expectations, the formulation may focus on areas such as skin beauty, hydration, radiance, skin ageing, hair or nails.
The next step is to select the appropriate active ingredients and nutritional components. Ingredient selection should take into account scientific documentation, dosage, ingredient complementarity, regulatory compliance, and compatibility with the chosen delivery format, such as a soluble powder or orodispersible powder.
Consumer experience is also a key consideration in nutricosmetic product development. Because nutricosmetics sit at the crossroads of nutrition and beauty, factors such as taste, texture, ease of use, packaging design and the overall product experience can play an important role in differentiation and long-term consumer adoption.
Finally, expertise across product development, industrialisation, manufacturing and packaging makes it possible to transform an initial concept into a market-ready nutricosmetic dietary supplement.
A comprehensive development approach therefore combines scientific expertise, formulation, regulatory considerations, sensory experience and industrial capabilities to create distinctive nutricosmetic products aligned with both brand strategy and consumer expectations.

*source: internal technical documentation; please contact Laboratoire PYC