06 Feb 2024 --- Evonik uses biotechnology to create Vecollage Fortify L, a vegan collagen designed for skin care solutions. The specialty chemicals company says the formulation mimics the structure of collagen found in the skin. Evonik claims this vegan alternative offers “superior performance” in anti-aging and hydrating creams and was developed in response to growing demand for vegan collagen. The company finds it effective in enhancing the dermis, the skin’s middle layer.