INCI name

POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

Potassium myristoyl hydrolysed collagen

A myristic acid derivative of hydrolysed collagen, used as a conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Potassium myristoyl hydrolyzed collagen is the potassium salt of hydrolysed collagen acylated with myristic acid (a C14 fatty acid). CosIng lists it as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, cleansers and other hair and skin 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 source of the collagen.

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 (9)

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