Description

Very popular in skin care formulations for its great hydration potential and its ability to bind and retain many times its weight in water. This water binding and retention ability makes collagen effective for use in skin moisturizers as a skin protecting agent. An additional use for formulators and consumers is that it will not leave a feeling of tackiness or dryness, especially when used as hydrolyzed or soluble collagen. As a film former, collagen aids in reducing natural moisture loss, thereby helping hydrate the skin. In skin care preparations, it enhances the humectancy of a topical product, contributes sheen, builds viscosity, and leaves the skin smooth and soft. It is very stable, bland in odor, and light in color. This is one of the most effective and economical proteins available to cosmetic formulators.

How To Used :

Usual concentration 1%-5%, to be incorporated into the aqueous phase of a formula, can be processed cold or warm (up to 70°C, 158°F), compatible with up to 30% alcohol.