MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen

AKA: Monoethanolamine Hydrolyzed Collagen
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Origin-Derived (bovine/marine) or Biotech
Collagen, hydrolyzed, 2-aminoethanol salts
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.1–0.12%
Rinse-off0.03–0.06%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR