Silk Powder
AKA “Silk Fibroin Powder, Powdered Silk
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Silk powder
AKA: Silk Fibroin Powder, Powdered Silk
Synthetic · Bulking · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Silk Powder creates a smooth, silky finish while helping skin feel soft and conditioned. It adds a subtle luminosity to makeup formulations.
CAS #
9009-99-8
Form
Powder
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Functions
Bulking
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
Finely milled silk fibers developed in the modern era to deliver the traditional lightweight, skin-smoothing properties of silk while creating a smooth finish in powdered cosmetics and foundations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR