Palmitoyl Collagen Amino Acids

AKA: Palmitoyl hydrolyzed collagen, Palmitoyl collagen peptides

Synthetic

Cleanser

Marine

Amino Acid

Acid

Clean

Amino acids, collagen, 1-oxohexadecyl derivatives

CAS #

210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9

Form

Powder

Functions

Antistatic

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Boosts collagen production

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic ingredient combining palmitic acid with collagen-derived amino acids, developed to provide emollient and protein-conditioning benefits in skincare and haircare formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Loss of Elasticity

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