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South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recognizes three collagen ingredients as functional ingredients for skin health, but the approved claims, recommended daily intake and safety precautions differ for each one.
What consumers should check
The three ingredients are Collactive collagen peptide, low-molecular-weight collagen peptide and low-molecular-weight collagen peptide SH. Consumers should check the exact ingredient name on a product label rather than treating all collagen supplements as equivalent.
Collactive collagen peptide is recognized as potentially helping with skin hydration. Its recommended daily intake is 2 grams. Pregnant or breastfeeding people are advised to use caution.
Low-molecular-weight collagen peptide is recognized as potentially helping with skin hydration and maintaining skin health against damage caused by ultraviolet exposure. Its recommended intake is 1,000 to 3,000 milligrams per day. Infants, children, pregnant people and those who are breastfeeding are advised to use caution.
Low-molecular-weight collagen peptide SH is recognized as potentially helping with skin hydration. Its recommended daily intake is 2 grams. Infants, children, pregnant or breastfeeding people, and those with certain conditions, including a tendency toward allergic reactions, should use caution. Anyone who experiences an adverse reaction should stop taking the product and consult a professional.
The key distinction
Only low-molecular-weight collagen peptide carries the ministry-recognized claim related to maintaining skin health against ultraviolet damage. All three ingredients carry precautions for pregnant and breastfeeding people, making it important to review both the serving guidance and warnings listed for the specific ingredient.
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