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PG-HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

83

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A widely used animal-derived protein hydrolysate that conditions skin and hair with a long history of safe cosmetic use.

PG-Hydrolyzed Collagen is the propylene glycol ether derivative of hydrolyzed collagen (typically from bovine or porcine sources). Collagen hydrolysates have a long history of safe use in cosmetics as conditioning and film-forming agents. They are not restricted under EU cosmetic regulations, though vegan/vegetarian consumers may prefer alternative proteins.

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning
  • Film-forming properties
  • Hair conditioning
  • Improves skin moisture

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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