Hydrolyzed collagen
Hydrolyzed collagen is collagen protein broken down into smaller pieces, used in hair and skin care.
- Used in
- Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)
- CosIng functions
- antistatic, emollient, film forming, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning
CosIng description: Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller…
Contains / relevant to
IngrediLens does not flag hydrolyzed collagen for any allergen, diet or skin concern in its database. If you want to avoid it anyway, you can add it as a custom ingredient filter in the app.
What to look for on labels
- Cosmetic ingredient lists use INCI names, in descending order of concentration down to 1 %; ingredients below 1 % can follow in any order.
Related
- KeratinKeratin is a fibrous protein from hair, nails, wool and feathers, used in hair and skin conditioning products.
- GelatinGelatin is a gelling agent made from animal collagen, usually from pork or beef skin and bones.
- How to read cosmetic INCI lists for sensitive skinGuide
Sources
- European Commission CosIng cosmetic ingredient database
- IngrediLens ingredient database (names, flags and notes shown on this page)
Label information, not medical advice. This page describes how an ingredient is named and labelled and how IngrediLens flags it; it cannot tell you whether a product is safe for you. Always read the label on the product itself and follow the advice of your doctor, allergist or dermatologist. If someone shows signs of anaphylaxis, use their adrenaline auto-injector if they have one and call emergency services.
Scan labels with IngrediLens
Point your iPhone camera at a food or cosmetic ingredient list and IngrediLens highlights the allergens and ingredients you chose to avoid, including other names like the ones on this page. Free to start, no account, and your data stays on your device.
Download on the App Store