The questions we hear most — answered with specifics.
We have gathered the questions we are asked most often. The answers are meant to be clear, but they do not simplify where simplifying would be wrong.
How does your turkey collagen differ from bovine collagen?
In short: the amino acid profile. Bovine collagen is type I (skin, bones), ours from turkey is type II (cartilage). The measurable differences:
- Histidine ~2 g/100 g — higher than in bovine (~0.8 g)
- BCAA ~11 g/100 g — higher than in marine collagen
- Proline + hydroxyproline ~22% — comparable with bovine
Type II collagen is the preferred choice for people looking after their joints and cartilage, while type I supports skin and bones more. The full comparison is in the article “Turkey vs bovine collagen — the amino acid profile”.
How should the collagen powder be taken?
Our supplements are a flavoured powder to dissolve in water, in multi-serving packs.
The best result comes from continuous supplementation for 8-12 weeks. The effects are gradual — collagen builds structure; this is a biological process, not an instant shot. Do not expect a difference after a week.
Optimal timing: in the morning on an empty stomach or in the evening — with vitamin C for better synthesis of endogenous collagen.
Are the products free from allergens under EU regulations?
Yes. Turkey collagen and beta-keratin are proteins that contain none of the allergens listed in the EU regulations in force — depending on the product category we apply the relevant legal basis:
- Cosmetics — free from the allergens listed in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (as amended).
- Food supplements and functional foods — free from the 14 allergens listed in Regulation No 1169/2011 (gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, nuts, soya, milk, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphites, lupin, molluscs, peanuts).
Please note: we do not use the term “hypoallergenic”, because it has no legal definition. We say it plainly: free from allergens under the relevant regulation.
When do sales start?
We are at the pre-product stage — the formulations are ready and we are running the final stability testing and the preparations for launch. The lines are being released gradually:
Join the launch list — we will let you know before the official launch, with an early bird offer.
Are the products tested on animals?
No. Under EU Regulation 1223/2009, testing finished cosmetics or their ingredients on animals is banned in the European Union since 2013. We do not do it — nor indirectly through our suppliers.
Our testing: in vitro (3D skin cell lines), in silico (computer models), application testing (a volunteer panel, before/after, objective measurements — TEWL, skin elasticity).
Do you take on private label projects?
Yes, optionally. Alongside our own products we can use our expertise and formulations in private label projects — for drugstores, retail chains and pharmacies. Scope, variants and terms are agreed individually for each project.
If you are considering such a project, write to us — we will discuss the options.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. If you wish, we sign an NDA before the first conversation — it is the standard in our industry and we respect it. We have a template ready; if you have your own, we will agree on it together.
Our rule: we do not copy our customers’ formulations. If we develop something for you, it belongs to you alone. We only retain the right to use our base technologies (beta-keratin, turkey collagen) in other projects.
Do you host visits to the laboratory?
At present we do not offer visits to the laboratory. Documentation (including the certificate pack) is made available on request after getting in touch through the contact form.
How often do you publish on the blog?
New articles appear on the Knowledge base blog regularly. We send our expert newsletter once a month — with a summary and a piece of laboratory trivia.
Where can we buy your products?
At the moment: nowhere yet — we are at the pre-product stage. The first line (Supplements) will launch shortly, initially through direct sales (the Skybiotic online shop) and in selected pharmacies.
Cosmetics and PetCare — selective distribution; more details for everyone signed up to the launch list.
How can I support the brand / become a brand ambassador?
We are open to working with:
We do not do classic influencer marketing. If you have a specific, substantive proposal — write to kontakt@skybiotic.com with “Cooperation” in the subject line.
Write to us directly.
We reply on working days. We write concretely and to the point — and you know who you are talking to.