Naturally occurring substances, soluble collagen Science: Functions: Antistatic, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 8.25%
Form
Powder
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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.