Is Hydrolyzed Collagen safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Collagen has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Hydrolyzed Collagen
INCI: HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN
Hydrolyzed Collagen (CAS 9015-54-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as hair conditioning, moisture binding, film-forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
hair conditioning, moisture binding, film-forming
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR included in keratin-derived ingredients review; safe as used in cosmetic formulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Collagen.
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Dermal Penetration Profile
Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Hydrolyzed Collagen, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.
Absorption %
1-3%
Penetration Level
surface
Penetration Depth
stratum corneum
Molecular Weight
Variable Da
Log P
n/a
Systemic Absorption
minimal
Topical Bioavailability
0.5-2%
Safety Margin Factor
low
Vehicle Dependent
Yes — absorption varies by formulation
Source: CIR Expert Panel
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCC | halal_prohibited | - | All cosmetics |
Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Cream | 0.5–2 | 5 | CIR Safety Assessment |
| Conditioner | 0.5–2 | 5 | CIR Safety Assessment |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hydrolyzed Collagen — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cir-approved
moisture-binding
film-forming
protein-hydrolysate
animal-derived
vegan-note
cortex-penetration
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Collagen allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Collagen EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Collagen do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Collagen functions as: hair conditioning, moisture binding, film-forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9015-54-7.
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