Ingredient glossary
Hydrolyzed Collagen
INCI: Hydrolyzed Collagen · Also: Soluble Collagen
Decent support
Does Hydrolyzed Collagen clash with what you already use? Check it →A reasonable supporting ingredient. It helps a formula without being the star.
What it does
- hydration
- texture
- firming
moderate evidenceClinical work on topical and oral hydrolyzed collagen reports increased hydration elasticity and reduced wrinkle depth but much of the stronger evidence relates to supplementation rather than skin-only action.
On a label: usually effective at 1-10%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- dry
- dehydrated
- normal
- photoaged
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- humectants
- peptides
- vitamin c
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