Sericin is a protein isolated from the silk produced by the silkworm, Bombyx mori
CAS #
60650-88-6, 60650-89-7
Form
Powder
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Smoothing
Locks in moisture
Smooths skin texture
Traditional Use
A protein extracted from silk cocoons, with silk having been valued in East Asian skincare for centuries. Modern sericin extraction became commercially viable in the 20th century, allowing this traditional silk-derived ingredient to be isolated and used in contemporary skincare products.