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"palmitoyl' means the univalent radical derived from palmitic acid characterised by the loss of the hydroxy group, 'collagen amino acids' means amino acids derived from soluble collagen.
Palmitoyl collagen amino acids is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface, e.g. of hair) and as a cleanser (cleanses skin, hair or teeth).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer