murphyPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut collagen surfactant, Conditioning agent
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Origin-Derived (bovine/marine) or Biotech
Potassium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and hydrolyzed collagen
CAS #
68920-65-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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.
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
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 214 and 914)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
7 studies / 6 irritating / 1 mixed / reactions minimal to severe (CIR 214 and 914)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
13 studies / 5 irritating / 1 mixed / 7 not irritating / reactions slight to mild (CIR 214 and 914)
Mixed Sensitization Results
7 studies / 1 sensitizing / 6 not sensitizing (CIR 214 and 914)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.01%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2025 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR