Hydrolyzed Sericin
AKA “Sericin Hydrolysate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed sericin
AKA: Sericin Hydrolysate
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A silk-derived protein that softens and conditions both hair and skin, helping to lock in moisture and improve texture.
CAS #
73049-73-7
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Sericin is a protein found in silk that has been utilized in Asian silk production for centuries. Hydrolyzed sericin was developed in modern cosmetics to provide skin conditioning, moisturization, and a smooth texture similar to its use in traditional silk production.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR