Hydrolyzed Collagen
AKA “Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed collagen
AKA: Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Marine
Clean
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 quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.
Effective at 8.25%
CAS #
92113-31-0, 73049-73-7
Form
Powder
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Functions
Antistatic
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Collagen's structural role in skin was understood in the 20th century; hydrolyzed collagen was developed in the 1960s-1970s to create smaller molecular weight peptides for better skin penetration. Used historically in beauty treatments to improve skin firmness and elasticity.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
4e-06%
16.5%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.000004-6 | 0.00003-16.5
Regulatory Agencies
Effect of a Hydrolyzed Collagen, Vitamin, and Zinc Containing Nutritional Supplement on Telogen Effluvium.
Arias EM, Manzanares S, Floriach N, Sarró E, Bravo E et al.
International journal of trichology, 2025
Targeted Nutritional Supplementation for Telogen Effluvium: Multicenter Study on Efficacy of a Hydrolyzed Collagen, Vitamin-, and Mineral-Based Induct
Arias EM, Floriach N, Moreno-Arias G, Camps A, Arias S et al.
International journal of trichology, 2022
Impact of Hydrolyzed Collagen from Defatted Sea Bass Skin on Proliferation and Differentiation of Preosteoblast MC3T3-E1 Cells.
Chotphruethipong L, Binlateh T, Hutamekalin P, Aluko RE, Tepaamorndech S et al.
Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2021
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report: Amended Safety Assessment of Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Ammonium Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Calcium Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Collagen PG-Propyl Dimethiconol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
de Miranda RB, Weimer P, Rossi RC
International journal of dermatology, 2021
Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
de Miranda RB, Weimer P, Rossi RC
International journal of dermatology, 2021
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR