INCI name

ATELOCOLLAGEN

Atelocollagen

A collagen protein with its terminal segments removed, used for skin conditioning.

What it is

Atelocollagen is the protein obtained when the telopeptides, the short non-helical end segments of the collagen molecule, are removed from collagen with enzymes. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and eye care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the animal or other source of the collagen.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (16)

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