Hydrolyzed Gelatin
AKA “Gelatin Hydrolysate, Collagen Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed gelatin
AKA: Gelatin Hydrolysate, Collagen Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Hydrolyzed Gelatin is a skin-conditioning ingredient that helps improve moisture retention and supports a smoother, more supple complexion.
Effective at 8.25%
CAS #
68410-45-7
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin 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.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Gelatin has been used in skincare formulations since the 19th century, derived from collagen in animal bones and skin. Hydrolyzed gelatin was developed in the early 20th century to create smaller molecular weight peptides that could better penetrate skin and improve firmness and elasticity.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
4e-06%
16.5%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.000004-6 | 0.00003-16.5
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Effect of a Hydrolyzed Collagen, Vitamin, and Zinc Containing Nutritional Supplement on Telogen Effluvium.
Arias EM, Manzanares S, Floriach N, Sarró E, Bravo E et al.
International journal of trichology, 2025
Targeted Nutritional Supplementation for Telogen Effluvium: Multicenter Study on Efficacy of a Hydrolyzed Collagen, Vitamin-, and Mineral-Based Induct
Arias EM, Floriach N, Moreno-Arias G, Camps A, Arias S et al.
International journal of trichology, 2022
Impact of Hydrolyzed Collagen from Defatted Sea Bass Skin on Proliferation and Differentiation of Preosteoblast MC3T3-E1 Cells.
Chotphruethipong L, Binlateh T, Hutamekalin P, Aluko RE, Tepaamorndech S et al.
Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2021
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report: Amended Safety Assessment of Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Ammonium Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Calcium Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Collagen PG-Propyl Dimethiconol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Gelatin
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
MEA-Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
de Miranda RB, Weimer P, Rossi RC
International journal of dermatology, 2021
Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
de Miranda RB, Weimer P, Rossi RC
International journal of dermatology, 2021
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrolyzed Gelatin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
The bioactive composite film prepared from bacterial cellulose and modified by hydrolyzed gelatin peptide.
Lin SB, Chen CC, Chen LC, Chen HH
Journal of biomaterials applications, 2015
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR