Hydrolyzed Collagen

Also known as: Collagen Peptides

INCI: Hydrolyzed Collagen | Function: Hydration / Anti-aging | Type: Hydrolyzed protein

What Is Hydrolyzed Collagen?

Hydrolyzed Collagen provides amino acids for skin repair and humectant hydration. Smaller peptides have better bioavailability than full-size collagen.

Key Skin Benefits

+ Surface hydration
+ Smoothes skin
+ Provides amino acids

Pros

+ Well-known
+ Good humectant
+ Multiple sources

Cons

− Cannot penetrate barrier
− Oral better evidence

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Eye, Body, Hair
Product Type	Leave-On, Rinse-Off
Source	Animal (bovine/marine/porcine)
Natural Level	Natural-derived

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1/5
Comedogenic Rating	0-1/5
EWG Score	1/10

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Hydrating serum	1 - 5%

References

CIR (2019) — Hydrolyzed Collagen. PMID: 31170803

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