Silk

AKA: Silk Powder

Synthetic

Clean

Origin-Derived (silkworm)

Serica (EU)

CAS #

9009-99-8

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Bulking

Adds Body & Volume

Conditions Skin

Wound Healing

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Adds volume

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Skin Irritant

1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 699)

Mixed Eye Irritation Results

1 study / 1 mixed (CIR 699)

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.000005–0.2%

Rinse-offNot reported

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2014 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR