Common Name(s): Collagen powder,hydrolyzed collagen protein,bioactive peptide conditioner,substantive film-forming active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides substantive conditioning deposition on hair and skin from the protein hydrolysate's amino acid and peptide film, delivers bioactive peptide sequences stimulating collagen synthesis or barrier repair, and conditions through the protein film's moisture retention.

Why It's Used: Protein hydrolysates provide both immediate surface conditioning from the deposited film and downstream bioactive activity from specific peptide sequences within the hydrolysate mixture — combining aesthetic and functional anti-aging benefits.

How It Works: Enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of the source protein generates polydisperse peptide mixture (mw 200-5000 da). smaller peptides (<1000 da) penetrate sc providing receptor-mediated bioactivity; larger peptides deposit on hair/skin surface providing conditioning film. cationic amino acids (lysine, arginine) provide electrostatic substantivity to negatively charged hair cuticle.

Typically Found In: Hair care,skin care,anti-aging

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – antioxidant

Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: No - animal-derived

Halal Status: Conditional - halal slaughter certificate required (species declaration and slaughter method)

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: name declares rendered fat or animal tissue; halal status depends on species and slaughter, neither of which is in the record. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Collagen hydrolysate source provides the specific amino acid profile: fish scale collagen provides glycine/proline-rich sequences for collagen synthesis stimulation; silk fibroin provides serine/glycine-rich sequences for film formation; egg shell membrane provides n-acetylglucosamine for gag biosynthesis.

Last Verified: 2026-03-22

Primary Sources: Cosing database,hydrolyzed collagen protein conditioning review