Demand for natural collagen ingredients is growing fast across cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pet nutrition — but most collagen on the market comes from marine or bovine sources, which carry their own sourcing, allergen, and sustainability concerns. Brands formulating in these categories are increasingly looking for alternative collagen sources that are natural, traceable, and don’t compete with food-grade animal protein supply chains.
Meanwhile, one of the richest natural sources of collagen is discarded every day as part of ordinary egg processing: the thin membrane lining the inside of the shell. Eggshell membrane is naturally rich in collagen types I, V, and X, along with hyaluronic acid and chondroitin — the same bioactive compounds prized in joint, skin, and coat health formulations. Left unprocessed, however, it’s simply a byproduct with no path to market, typically discarded along with the shell itself.
A Natural Collagen Source, Ready to Use
Shockwave’s processing technology recovers and stabilizes eggshell membrane, separating it from the shell and unlocking it as a usable ingredient marketed under our Renova brand. The result is a natural, sustainable, upcycled source of collagen and bioactive compounds for cosmetic, nutraceutical, and pet nutrition applications.
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Eggshell Membrane Powder
Isolated from whole eggshell, milled, and heat-treated (without a dedicated pasteurization step), ReOvo™ 200 is a fine, off-white, protein-rich powder containing the membrane’s naturally occurring collagen and bioactive compounds. With ≤ 8% moisture, up to 50% protein, and a 24-month shelf life, it’s well suited for cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is natural, non-GMO, and U.S.-sourced.
- Moisture
- ≤ 8%
- Protein
- Up to 50%
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Sourcing
- U.S., non-GMO
- Best For
- Cosmetics, personal care
Pasteurized Eggshell Membrane
Milled and heat-treated rather than hydrolyzed, ReOvo™ 210 retains its native collagen structure and GAGs (chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine) in a free-flowing powder. It carries a 24-month shelf life and is natural, non-GMO, and U.S.-sourced. It’s best suited for joint and mobility support, skin and coat wellness, and powder toppers and multivitamin blends — though its intact peptide size makes it a poor fit for hypoallergenic or limited-ingredient diets.
- Format
- Free-flowing powder
- Structure
- Native collagen + GAGs
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Sourcing
- U.S., non-GMO
- Best For
- Joint, skin & coat, toppers
Hydrolyzed Eggshell Membrane
R&D · Commercializing Q4 2026Refined through a controlled enzymatic process, ReOvo™ 240 breaks the native protein structure down into small, highly soluble peptides (≥ 95% water solubility, ≥ 75% protein), improving bioavailability and unlocking use cases the native membrane can’t serve — hypoallergenic and limited-ingredient diets, sensitive stomach and skin formulas, palatability-focused formulations, and wet food, broths, and gravies. ReOvo™ 240 is currently in R&D, with commercialization planned for Q4 2026 and scale-up through 2027.
- Solubility
- ≥ 95%
- Protein
- ≥ 75%
- Structure
- Small peptides
- Best For
- Limited-ingredient diets, wet food, broths
- Availability
- Q4 2026
Learn More at Renova
Eggshell Membrane is available through our Renova brand, with formulations suited to applications across cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pet nutrition.
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Renova Product Specs
Spec sheets, application variants, and ordering are handled by our Renova team. Tell us the application and we’ll send the right documentation.