Silkworm cocoon extract

Silkworm cocoon extract

AKA “Silkworm”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Silkworm cocoon extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Humectant

Soothing

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Silkworm cocoon extract is a natural humectant that helps skin retain moisture, leaving it feeling soft and hydrated. Sourced from traditional silk-producing regions in Asia.

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.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

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.