Ingredient

Collagen Extract

Low risk

FunctionFirming

What it is — Collagen Extract (INCI: Collagen Extract) is a collagen-type or collagen-mimetic extract used for its conditioning benefit. It may be marine- or plant-derived depending on the supplier, so the source varies and is not stated as a single origin.

What it does — It works on the surface as a film-former and humectant, commonly used to help skin feel smoother, softer and more cushioned and to give a temporary "firmed" surface feel.

Typical use — Common in serums, creams, masks and ampoules positioned around suppleness and hydration.

Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable and easy to layer with hydrators like glycerin and hyaluronic acid. Any "firming" effect is a cosmetic surface effect, not a structural change to skin.

Safety — Graded low risk as a well-tolerated conditioning extract. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if you have relevant sensitivities.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — well-tolerated conditioning extract.
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Found in 1 DHALIORA product

Stellabloom Hyaluronic Collagen Wrapping Mask Stellabloom Hyaluronic Collagen Wrapping MaskScreening 9.4
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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