Ingredient Directory
Low Concern

Hydrolyzed Silk

Hydrolyzed silk protein (sericin + fibroin fractions)

Safety Notes

Sericin and fibroin protein fractions; smooth feel on hair and skin; film forming; humidity-resistant shine; not vegan (silkworm); sericin may cause IgE-mediated reactions in silk hypersensitive individuals, rare but noted in literature

Function & Common Use

Function

Hair Conditioning / Skin Conditioning

Category

Conditioner

Common In

Hair serums conditioners luxury moisturisers

Origin

Animal (silkworm)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Silk safe to use in skincare?

Hydrolyzed Silk has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Sericin and fibroin protein fractions; smooth feel on hair and skin; film forming; humidity-resistant shine; not vegan (silkworm); sericin may cause IgE-mediated reactions in silk hypersensitive individuals, rare but noted in literature

Is Hydrolyzed Silk allowed in India?

Hydrolyzed Silk is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Hydrolyzed Silk used for in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Silk functions as: Hair Conditioning / Skin Conditioning. It is commonly found in: Hair serums conditioners luxury moisturisers.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CASN/A
ECN/A

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