MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen
AKA “Monoethanolamine Hydrolyzed Collagen”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Mea-hydrolyzed collagen
AKA: Monoethanolamine Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Marine
Not Clean
Collagen, hydrolyzed, 2-aminoethanol salts
Effective at 8.25%
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Boosts collagen production
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A contemporary synthetic complex created by treating hydrolyzed collagen with monoethanolamine in the late 20th century. Developed to improve collagen's solubility and skin penetration properties in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR