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Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen

A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Collagen, hydrolyzed, 1-oxohexadecyl derivatives

What does it do?

Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Skin conditioning - emollient

    softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen?

Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Collagen, hydrolyzed, 1-oxohexadecyl derivatives

Is Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen do in cosmetic products?

Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010