COLLAGEN
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/TEXTURE
✨ Role: Collagen is used in cosmetics for its moisturizing and plumping properties. It helps improve skin elasticity and firmness, imparting a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for most skin types. However, care should be taken in case of specific allergies.
✨ Vegan: No, traditional collagen generally comes from animal sources. There are, however, vegan alternatives derived from the fermentation of plants or algae.
✨ Worth knowing: Although beneficial on the skin's surface, topical collagen does not penetrate the deeper layers of the epidermis. It acts primarily as a moisturizer and conditioner on the skin's surface.
Present in: Moisturizing creams, anti-aging serums, face masks and hair products to strengthen hair.
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