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Skin Conditioning

SILKWORM OLIGOPEPTIDE-2

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A silk-derived peptide from silkworm fibroin used as a film-forming skin and hair conditioner. Well-tolerated by most users; rare allergy risk in those with silk sensitivity.

Function

EMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMINGHUMECTANTSKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUSSURFACTANT

Skin benefits

  • Conditions skin and hair
  • Forms a moisturizing film
  • Provides protein-derived moisturization

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (not vegan)
  • Theoretical sensitization in silk-allergic individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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