JellyCo upcycles wild Georgia cannonball jellyfish into a proprietary low‑molecular‑weight collagen peptide blend called SimplySEA™. The minimally processed, ~2 kDa marine collagen offers high bioavailability and skin‑hydrating, anti‑aging benefits, providing cosmetic and personal‑care manufacturers with a sustainable, clean alternative to traditional animal‑derived collagen.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Conventional collagen ingredients are sourced from land animal by‑products and require intensive chemical processing, which raises sustainability concerns and can limit bioavailability for skin‑care formulations.
Solution
JellyCo upcycles wild Georgia cannonball jellyfish, a naturally abundant marine species, into a proprietary low‑molecular‑weight collagen peptide blend called SimplySEA™. By gently removing water and minerals and applying a minimal‑intervention process, the company produces peptides averaging 2 kDa, which are more readily absorbed by the body. The resulting marine‑derived collagen supports skin hydration, elasticity, and antioxidant defense, offering formulators a sustainable, high‑bioavailability ingredient. This approach simultaneously reduces ocean waste, creates local jobs, and provides an eco‑friendly alternative to traditional animal‑based collagen.
Target Audience
Primary customers are cosmetic and personal‑care manufacturers seeking sustainable, high‑bioavailability collagen ingredients for anti‑aging and skin‑hydration products.
Features
- Upcycled raw material: wild Georgia cannonball jellyfish harvested before beach stranding
- Proprietary minimal‑intervention processing that yields ~2 kDa collagen peptides
- Naturally low molecular weight profile enhances oral and topical bioavailability
- Rich amino‑acid composition (glutamic acid, alanine, aspartic acid, proline, hydroxyproline, arginine, threonine) for skin‑nourishing effects
- Marine‑derived collagen without the typical type I/II/III classification, offering a unique peptide source
- Clean, scent‑neutral product suitable for sensitive‑skin formulations