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Skin Conditioning

SERICIN

CAS 60650-88-6 / 60650-89-7 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A silk-derived protein that hydrates and softens skin and hair. Long traditional use in Asia; benign at cosmetic levels with rare silk allergy as the only flag.

Skin benefits

  • Silk-derived protein humectant
  • Forms a smooth conditioning film on skin and hair
  • Antioxidant amino-acid composition

Known concerns

  • Possible silk allergy in rare cases
  • Source-quality variability
  • Mild stickiness at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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