MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk

MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk

AKA “Monoethanolamine Hydrolyzed Silk”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Mea-hydrolyzed silk

AKA: Monoethanolamine Hydrolyzed Silk

Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 3

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Synthetic

Clean

Protein hydrolyzates, silk, product with 2-aminoethanol Science: Process: Hydrolysis | Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Insufficient data EU Restriction: III/61

CAS #

92-44-4

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

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic hair and skin conditioning agent. Created to replicate the smoothing and protective properties of natural silk protein in a water-soluble form suitable for cosmetic formulations.