Not all collagen is the same. One of the biggest differences in skincare formulations is whether collagen is native or hydrolysed.
Hydrolysed collagen is broken down into smaller fragments. It’s easy to formulate and inexpensive, but it mainly functions as a moisturising agent.
Native collagen, on the other hand, retains its natural triple-helix structure, closely resembling the collagen found in human skin. This structural integrity allows it to behave differently on the skin.
Clinical research supports this distinction. In a controlled study published on PubMed, a sheet mask composed of more than 92% native collagen outperformed a standard cellulose mask in hydration, wrinkle appearance, and redness reduction.
👉  Clinical Evidence Behind Bio Collagen Masks
Native collagen offers:
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Better moisture-binding capacity
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Improved skin surface smoothness
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Enhanced skin comfort and tolerance
Hydrolyzed collagen may hydrate, but native collagen interacts.
If your goal is visible skin quality improvement, especially in sheet mask form, native collagen is the superior choice.
