Ingredient · dataset v56

Hydrolyzed Collagen and fungal acne

No known trigger

Why it's not a known trigger

Hydrolyzed protein fragments; amino acids, not fatty acids.

Same basis as our neutral peptides: nitrogen without a lipid chain is not flaggable.

Evidence strength

Judged neutral — no trigger evidence

Function

Active

Also listed as

Collagen

Checked products with this ingredient (2)

Product types: Moisturizers

Moisturizers (2)

Related active

Sources

EU CosIng database — search the INCI name

Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).

Questions

Does Hydrolyzed Collagen trigger fungal acne?

No known trigger: Hydrolyzed protein fragments; amino acids, not fatty acids.

Does Hydrolyzed Collagen feed Malassezia?

No known link: Hydrolyzed Collagen is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.

Is this medical advice?

No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.

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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.