Silkworm Cocoon Extract is an extract of the cocoon of the Silkworm, Bombyx mori
CAS #
91079-16-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Asian skincare for centuries, particularly in China and Japan, where silk fibroin was valued for its moisturizing and skin-softening properties. Silk was traditionally applied to the skin as a luxurious treatment for nobility and is documented in ancient Chinese texts as a beauty ingredient.