Eggshell membrane for skin

Early trials of other brands; none of this one.

Xtendlife’s Derma Lift capsules include OVOLUX eggshell membrane, the thin layer inside an egg’s shell, “to help support skin elasticity from within.” Short answer: two placebo-controlled trials of other eggshell-membrane products found skin looked or measured better after 8–12 weeks, but neither named one main outcome, so the evidence is early. We found no study of Derma Lift or of OVOLUX.

How the evidence flows

Each claim (middle), the studies that tested it (left) — green found it, red found nothing — and the grade they add up to (right). Drawn from the same records as the grades below. Tap to open full size.

Eggshell membrane for skin (Derma Lift) · evidence checked 2026-10-27

What the research shows

Grades are calculated from the studies listed, by fixed rules.

Eggshell membrane taken by mouth improves skin elasticity and appearanceEarly evidence
Two placebo-controlled trials reported better skin after 8–12 weeks: one on wrinkles and tone in photos, one on firmness and elasticity measured with a device. Neither named one main outcome, and the second does not say it was blinded, so this is early evidence.
- Double-blind randomized trial, 88 people, 12 weeks (2020) — secondary outcome: improved. Funder not checked.
- Open-label randomized trial, size not stated, 8 weeks (2026) — secondary outcome: improved. Funder not checked.
Xtendlife Derma Lift’s OVOLUX eggshell membrane supports skin elasticity from withinNo real evidence
The ad said
“Eggshell membrane isn’t the ingredient you’d expect in a skincare formula, and that’s exactly why we chose it. OVOLUX™ Eggshell Membrane is included in Derma Lift to help support skin elasticity from…”
Xtendlife · Facebook ad, seen Oct 2026
We found no study of Derma Lift or of OVOLUX on PubMed. The trials above used other eggshell-membrane products at 300 and 450 mg a day; the ad does not say how much Derma Lift contains.