Soluble Collagen
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen Hydrolysate
Synthetic
Humectant
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Marine
Clean
Naturally occurring substances, soluble collagen
Effective at 8.25%
Form
Powder
Functions
Antistatic
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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
Collagen was first isolated and studied in the late 19th century. While collagen itself has no traditional use, it became prominent in cosmetics during the 1970s-1980s when marketers claimed topical collagen could reduce wrinkles, though it cannot penetrate the skin barrier.
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
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