What Bio Minerals does

Bio Minerals NV/SA is a Belgian pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company headquartered in Destelbergen, Belgium, founded in 1993 to commercialize its patented ch-OSA® (choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid) complex. Invented in the early 1990s by a medical microbiologist at the University of Antwerp, ch-OSA® is the company's core technology: a choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid complex designed to activate the body's own production of collagen, elastin, and keratin rather than supplying external collagen peptides. The company has invested approximately $30 million over 30 years into clinical validation, with peer-reviewed double-blind, placebo-controlled trial outcomes spanning skin elasticity (+89%), wrinkles (-30%), nail strength (+26%), hair thickness (+13%), and hair growth (up to 12,000 extra growing hairs in 60 days).

The commercial product portfolio is built around this technology, sold under the Biosil® brand via a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront (biosil.beauty). The core 'Collagen Generator' line spans liquid capsules, vegan capsules, and drops; specialized SKUs include Advanced Hair + Nail Care (ch-OSA® + Biotin), Advanced Hair Growth Formula (ch-OSA® + AnaGain™ + Ceramosides®), HerHarmony Beauty Blend (ch-OSA® + Myo-Inositol for hormonal balance), Healthy Aging (ch-OSA® + Selenium), Daily Beauty Protein (ch-OSA® + YESTEIN®), and newer launches like Skin Renew Elixir and GLP-1 Weightloss Recovery. Pricing ranges from $21.81 for Drops to $79.99 for the Advanced Hair Growth Formula, with subscription options offering up to 5% discount and free shipping.

Bio Minerals operates a horizontal segmentation strategy across beauty/anti-aging, hair health, women's hormonal health, and healthy aging/joint support, serving end consumers directly while also reaching US wholesale customers through an exclusive distribution partnership with Viva 5 Group/Growve (appointed February 2022). Regulatory positioning includes FDA compliance for US dietary supplement sales (since 1994), Health Canada Natural Product Numbers (Capsules NPN 80023605; Liquid Drops NPN 800005878), European Food Safety Authority approval of ch-OSA®, and ISURA certification covering 600+ contaminant tests. Geographic reach spans the United States, Europe, and India, with 5M+ lifetime customers worldwide and the company claims recommended by physicians including aesthetic and cosmetic dermatologists. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees and the company is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Bio Minerals

Legal name

Bio Minerals NV/SA

Website

https://biosil.beauty

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bio Minerals NV/SA is a Belgian nutraceutical company that develops and sells the Biosil® brand of skin, hair, and nail supplements built on its patented ch-OSA® complex, serving 5M+ consumers worldwide via direct-to-consumer e-commerce, subscription, and US wholesale distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beauty & Wellness Dietary Supplements

NAICS

Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE), Healthy Aging & Cognitive Support Supplements (CRADAGAM), Women’s Health Supplements (Prenatal, Menopause, Hormonal) (CRADAGAK), Minerals & Trace Elements (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron; Chelated Minerals) (AFAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Collagen supplements
• Beauty supplements
• Hair growth formulas
• Vegan nutraceuticals
• Skin health products

Headquarters

HQ city

Destelbergen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase of supplements via e-commerce website with products shipped directly to consumers. Includes various product formats (capsules, drops, powder) across beauty, hair, nail, and hormonal health categories.
2. Subscription Model: Recurring monthly or bi-monthly delivery of products with up to 5% discount and free shipping. Automatic renewal with pause/cancel flexibility at any time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bio Minerals develops, manufactures, and sells clinically proven dietary supplements built around its patented ch-OSA® (choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid) complex, sold under the Biosil brand. The portfolio spans the Collagen Generator line (capsules, liquid capsules, drops), hair and nail formulations (Advanced Hair + Nail Care, Advanced Hair Growth Formula), women's hormonal support (HerHarmony Beauty Blend), healthy aging, beauty protein, and GLP-1 weight-loss recovery supplements, marketed direct-to-consumer via biosil.beauty and through health-food retailers.

Product overview

Biosil by Bio Minerals is a supplement brand built around its patented ch-OSA® (choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid) complex, which activates the body's own collagen, elastin, and keratin production rather than supplying external collagen. The core Collagen Generator line (Liquid Capsules, Original Capsules, and Drops) delivers ch-OSA® in various formats for skin, hair, and nail benefits. Specialized formulations layer additional ingredients: Advanced Hair + Nail Care adds Biotin; Advanced Hair Growth Formula combines ch-OSA® with AnaGain™, Ceramosides®, and amino acids; HerHarmony adds Myo-Inositol/D-Chiro-Inositol for hormonal balance; Healthy Aging adds Selenium; and Daily Beauty Protein combines ch-OSA® with YESTEIN® protein. Newer offerings include Skin Renew Elixir and GLP1 Weightloss Recovery. The entire portfolio is 100% vegan, non-GMO, and clinically proven through double-blind, placebo-controlled trials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Collagen Generator: Original product line featuring ch-OSA® complex in various formats (liquid capsules, drops, original capsules) to boost collagen production
• Advanced Hair + Nail Care
• Advanced Hair Growth Formula
• HerHarmony Beauty Blend
• Daily Beauty Protein

Products and services

• Collagen Generator - Liquid Capsules Smooth, easy-to-swallow liquid-filled capsules containing the ch-OSA® complex, designed to boost the body's collagen production and protect existing collagen. 60 capsules at $38.08 USD; 30-day supply; take 1 capsule twice daily.
• Collagen Generator - Original Capsules Vegan capsules with the ch-OSA® complex that activate the body's biology to support collagen production, positioned as an alternative to animal-based collagen peptide supplements.
• Collagen Generator - Drops Mixable liquid drops containing the ch-OSA® complex for flexible, mix-in supplementation. Starting at $21.81 USD for a 15ml bottle; approximately 120 servings per bottle; take 5 drops twice daily.
• Advanced Hair + Nail Care Dual-action formula combining ch-OSA® with Biotin to supercharge collagen and keratin production for thicker hair and stronger nails. 60 capsules at $36.94 USD.
• Advanced Hair Growth Formula Most powerful hair formula combining ch-OSA® with AnaGain™ pea sprout extract, Ceramosides® wheat lipid extract, and amino acids to reduce hair loss and promote regrowth. 30-day supply (30 sachets of 4 capsules each) at $79.99 USD.
• HerHarmony Beauty Blend 2-in-1 powder formula supporting hormonal balance with ch-OSA® and a 40:1 Myo-Inositol to D-Chiro-Inositol ratio for estrogen/cortisol balance, cycle support, and beauty benefits. 30 servings at $49.99 USD.
• Healthy Aging Blend of patented ch-OSA® with Selenium designed to support skin, bones, and joints during the aging process.
• Skin Renew Elixir Newer skincare supplement in 5-drop format formulated to work from within the skin rather than only on the surface.
• Daily Beauty Protein Vanilla Vanilla-flavored protein supplement combining the ch-OSA® collagen generator with YESTEIN® protein for strength, recovery, and beauty support for skin, hair, and nails.
• Daily Beauty Protein Chocolate Chocolate-flavored protein supplement combining ch-OSA® with YESTEIN® protein for beauty and performance support for skin, hair, and nails.
• GLP1 Weightloss Recovery Supplement formulated to support skin, hair, and nails during the recovery phase of a GLP-1 weight-loss journey.
• SUSPICIOUS x BIOSIL TEE Limited-edition collaboration t-shirt with Suspicious Antwerp, featuring dual-logo print on 100% organic cotton.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% improvement in skin elasticity
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Viva 5 Group, LLC d/b/a GrowvecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2022Effective February 2022, Viva 5 Group, LLC d/b/a Growve (headquartered at 239 Second Avenue South, Suite 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA) was appointed as authorized distributor of Biosil products intended for wholesale resale or other commercial uses in the USA. This is an exclusive distribution arrangement for the US market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Olly: Olly (Unilever) is a mass-market gummy supplement brand with beauty-relevant SKUs (Hair, Skin, Nails). Comparable in beauty supplement positioning and broad consumer reach, but operates at larger scale and through mass retail rather than Bio Minerals' DTC-led specialty channel.
• Doctor's Best: Doctor's Best (kind & co.) is a broader supplement brand with clinically studied ingredients sold across mass retail and practitioner channels. Comparable ingredient substantiation ethos and pricing tier, but with a wider portfolio rather than beauty-specialized like Bio Minerals.

Direct peers

• NeoCell: NeoCell is a long-standing collagen and beauty supplement brand sold primarily through retail and online channels. Comparable product portfolio (collagen types I & V for skin, hair, nails) and similar price points, competing for the same consumer beauty supplement wallet.
• Ancient Nutrition: Ancient Nutrition (Dr. Axe) sells multi-benefit collagen and beauty supplements via DTC and retail, with strong practitioner endorsements. Overlaps with Bio Minerals on hair/skin/nail positioning and clinically substantiated claims, with comparable subscription and bundle offerings.
• Sports Research: Sports Research sells collagen peptides and beauty supplements (hair, skin, nails) through Amazon-heavy DTC and retail. Comparable product mix, target demographic, and pricing band to Bio Minerals' Collagen Generator line, and competes for the same shelf and search keywords.
• SugarBearHair: SugarBearHair sells ingestible hair vitamins and beauty supplements via DTC and Instagram-led marketing. Comparable to Bio Minerals in target demographic (women seeking hair growth/thickness) and direct-to-consumer channel mix, despite a gummy-centric format.
• HUM Nutrition: HUM Nutrition is a DTC beauty supplement brand targeting similar concerns (hair growth, skin, hormonal balance, aging) with subscription-led gummy and capsule formats. Comparable to Bio Minerals in target buyer and condition-led positioning, with stronger brand awareness among Gen Z/Millennial women.
• Vital Proteins: Vital Proteins is the leading collagen and beauty-from-within supplement brand sold via DTC and major retail. Directly comparable to Bio Minerals in product category (collagen/hair/skin/nail), buyer (beauty-conscious consumers), and go-to-market (DTC with subscription). Bio Minerals differentiates via ch-OSA® (silicon-based) while Vital uses animal collagen peptides.

Emerging players

• Ritual: Ritual is a premium DTC multivitamin and supplement brand focused on traceability and clean ingredients. Comparable in DTC-first GTM, subscription model, and clinically substantiated positioning, though focused on core vitamins/prenatal rather than beauty-specific outcomes like Bio Minerals.
• Care/of: Care/of is a personalized vitamin and supplement DTC brand with a subscription quiz model. Comparable in DTC/subscription GTM and healthcare-adjacent positioning, though not focused specifically on beauty/collagen outcomes like Bio Minerals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BiosilBeauty
• Instagraminstagram.com/biosil_beauty

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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