Hydrolyzed Sericin
AKA: Sericin Hydrolysate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Protein hydrolyzates, sericin
CAS #
73049-73-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Sericin is a protein found in silk that has been utilized in Asian silk production for centuries. Hydrolyzed sericin was developed in modern cosmetics to provide skin conditioning, moisturization, and a smooth texture similar to its use in traditional silk production.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR