Hydrolyzed Sericin

Hydrolyzed Sericin molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sericin Hydrolysate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from sericin protein extracted from silk cocoons during silk production processes. Hydrolyzed through enzymatic or chemical breakdown to reduce molecular weight for cosmetic application.
Protein hydrolyzates, sericin
CAS #
73049-73-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2014 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR