Snapshot
- Overview
- Silk protein fragments that give skin a soft, silky finish.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Hydration, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Film Former
Hydrolyzed Silk
Hydrolyzed silk is a water-soluble fraction of silk fibroin broken into small peptide units through hydrolysis. In formulas it conditions skin and hair, adds a soft, silky feel, and deposits a breathable film that boosts glide and finish.
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Our take
Is Hydrolyzed Silk a Good Ingredient?
It creates a silky, cushioned finish and light hydration through a breathable film. The benefits are largely sensory, and solid clinical data is limited, which is why it earns a Good rating rather than a higher one.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Gives a silky, cushioned feel and helps reduce the sensation of roughness for a more polished look. Can improve surface radiance and softness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in creams, primers, and hair conditioners to add glide and a velvety finish.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically low irritation at cosmetic levels. Sensitization is uncommon but possible; avoid if you have known reactions to silk proteins.
Products with Hydrolyzed Silk
