INCI name

COLLAGEN AMINO ACIDS

Collagen amino acids

A mixture of amino acids from fully hydrolysed collagen.

What it is

Collagen amino acids are the mixture of amino acids that results from the complete hydrolysis of collagen, a structural protein. CosIng lists them as hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agents.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, creams and serums.

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.

Collagen is an animal protein; the INCI name does not reveal from which animal source it comes.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (59)

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