Description: Unique glycoprotein isolated from natural silk produced by the silk worm Bombyx mori. Has strong affinity to keratin and forms a natural semi-occlusive, protecting anti-wrinkle film on the skin surface imparting an immediate, long lasting, smooth, silky feeling. Yellowish-brown aqueous liquid. Water-soluble.
CAS: 60650-88-6, 7732-18-5, 77-92-9, 24634-61-5
INCI Name: Sericin, aqua, citric acid, potassium sorbate
Properties: Sericin provides excellent film-forming, conditioning, and anti-wrinkle properies. It reduces significantly transepidermal water loss and skin irritation. Smoothing and moisturizing activities that persist even after washing leaving the skin or scalp silky and smooth.
Use: Add to water phase of emulsions. Typical use level Use level: 3 - 7%. For external use only.
Applications: Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle creams lotions, and serums. All kinds of conditioning hair care products.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Raw material source: Silk worm Bombyx mori.
Manufacture: Extracted and purified from the silk worm Bombyx mori.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived materials)
Vegan: No
