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Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolysed collagen is a broken-down form of collagen protein that is easily absorbed by the skin. It is widely used in UK skincare and haircare to help improve hydration and give a plumper, more supple appearance. A popular ingredient in anti-ageing creams, serums, sheet masks and hair treatments.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics, hydrolysed collagen is added to formulations where its smaller peptide chains can penetrate the upper layers of the skin or hair shaft. It acts as a humectant, attracting and holding moisture while forming a light film on the surface that helps smooth and soften. In haircare it coats the cuticle to improve shine and manageability without weighing strands down.

Key benefits

  • Boosts skin hydration
  • Helps skin feel smoother and softer
  • Improves the appearance of fine lines
  • Enhances skin suppleness and bounce
  • Adds shine and strength to hair
  • Helps repair the look of damaged hair

Best for

dry skin, mature skin, dehydrated skin, ageing skin

Where it comes from

Hydrolysed collagen is derived from animal sources, most commonly bovine (cow) or marine (fish) collagen that has been enzymatically broken down into smaller peptides. It is not plant-derived.

Products with Hydrolyzed Collagen

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Hydrolyzed Collagen than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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