Collagen
Collagen is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, moisturising agent. It is used in 443 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 40,173 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | COLLAGEN |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 9007-34-5 |
| EC number | 232-697-4 |
| Prevalence | 443 products (0.48% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 40,173 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 165,000 |
Used in
Serums 20.5%General Moisturizers 11.3%Sheet Masks 7%Eye Moisturizers 5%Face Cleansers 5%Wash Off Masks 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Collagen do in skincare?
- Collagen functions as a hair conditioning, moisturising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Collagen allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Collagen?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (20.5% of its uses).
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