INCI name

ROSIN HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

Rosin hydrolysed collagen

A collagen hydrolysate acylated with rosin acids, used as a film-forming, conditioning and hair-fixing ingredient.

What it is

Rosin hydrolyzed collagen is a collagen hydrolysate acylated with rosin acids, the resin acids of rosin (colophony). CosIng lists it as a film-forming, hair-conditioning, hair-fixing and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in hair styling products, conditioners and other 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 source of the collagen or the molecular weight of the protein fragments.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
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.
Hair fixing
Permitting physical control of hair style.
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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