The ingredient, explained

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed Collagen has published research relevant to the stated experimental context.

HumectantEmollientAntistaticFilm formingHair conditioningSkin conditioning

Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Humectant: Helps attract and retain moisture.
Emollient: Helps soften and smooth the skin surface.
Antistatic: Reduces the build-up of static electrical charge on surfaces.
Film forming: Leaves a continuous layer on skin, hair or nails after application.
Hair conditioning: Improves cosmetic hair properties such as softness, shine or combability.
Skin conditioning: A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human oral research

The 12-week blinded placebo-controlled study reported wrinkle improvement, with elasticity improvement in an age subgroup.

What this does not tell us

Oral fish-derived preparation and subgroup results do not establish topical hydrolyzed collagen efficacy or equivalence for every source or molecular-weight distribution.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 32799362 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Selective exact-identity review of 745 supplied local candidates and the targeted primary-source search recorded below. Bounded review, not a systematic search.