hydrator
Collagen
콜라겐 · 膠原蛋白
Also known as: Hydrolysed Collagen, Marine Collagen
What it actually does
A large hydrating protein, usually used in hydrolysed form so it can sit on the skin's surface as a water-binding film that may temporarily smooth its look and feel.
How to use it
Look for it in creams and sheet masks. Best used PM as the final hydrating layer.
The science, in plain English
The collagen molecule is generally too large to penetrate deeply, but hydrolysed collagen is formulated to act as a surface humectant.
Myth vs reality
Topical collagen is not shown to "boost your own collagen production" in the way peptides may be formulated to support.
Limitations of the evidence
The collagen molecule is generally considered too large to penetrate deeply; topical collagen is not shown to increase the skin's own collagen production the way some marketing implies.
Evidence review date
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Not yet reviewed
Pairs well with
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Peptides
- Ceramides
Don't layer with
- (No known incompatibilities)
Shop products with Collagen
- BIO