Hydrolyzed Gelatin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Gelatin Hydrolysate, Collagen Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Gelatins, hydrolyzates. Enzymatic digest produced by hydrolysis of gelatin
Effective at 8.25%
CAS #
68410-45-7
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Gelatin has been used in skincare formulations since the 19th century, derived from collagen in animal bones and skin. Hydrolyzed gelatin was developed in the early 20th century to create smaller molecular weight peptides that could better penetrate skin and improve firmness and elasticity.
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%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.000004-6 | 0.00003-16.5
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR