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Hydrolyzed Collagen
Hydrolyzed CollagenHydrator
A collagen-derived protein fragment used as a film-forming humectant that smooths the surface.
What it does
Hydrolyzed Collagen is collagen broken into small water-soluble peptide fragments. Applied topically it binds water and forms a light film that gives a smoother, conditioned surface feel; it sits on the surface rather than rebuilding the skin's own collagen. It is a conditioning-and-film ingredient rather than a skin active.
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