INCI name

COLLAGEN EXTRACT

Collagen extract

An oil-soluble extract of collagen used for hair and skin conditioning.

What it is

Collagen extract is an oil-soluble extract of collagen, the structural protein of connective tissue. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, eye creams and hair 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 or the composition of the extract.

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
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 (15)

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