Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids
AKA: Lauroyl hydrolyzed silk, Lauroyl silk peptide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids is the product obtained by the condensation of lauric acid chloride and silk amino acids
CAS #
169590-94-7
Form
Powder
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Modern cosmetic ingredient combining lauric acid with silk-derived amino acids to provide conditioning, smoothing, and protective benefits in haircare and skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Rough Texture
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