Hydrolyzed silk is a protein fiber derived from insect larvae, specifically Bombyx mori or mulberry. It is used in hair and skin preparations for its excellent moisture binding properties, repair, and feel. Here are some details about hydrolyzed silk:
Positive:
- Silk is a fantastic moisturizing agent. It forms a very thin coating on the skin, which helps to smooth it out and minimize trans-epidermal water loss.
- Hydrolyzed silk protein, when utilized in skincare products, aids the skins water barrier in retaining moisture. It also gives off a beautiful shine.
- Hydrolyzed silk adds shine and barrier protection and increases styling ease in hair care products.
Negative:
- Hydrolyzed silk is not vegan as it is derived from an animal by-product.
- It has a bad odor.
Ingredients or materials:
- Appearance: A white to off-white powder or liquid with a little granularity.
- Texture: Smooth.
- Recommended Usage: 2-5% .
- Solubility: Water-soluble.
- Melting point: NA.
- Boiling point: NA.
- pH: 5-7.
- Aroma: Characteristic odor.
- Strength: High molecular weights can give smoothness and shine to skin and are an excellent hydrating component that decreases water loss.
- Weaknesses: Its not vegan, and it has a bad odor.
- Substitution: Oat, baobab, quinoa, and rice.
- How to store it? Heat/Freezing/Light Protected, Tightly Sealed.
- Shelf life: Silk that has been hydrolyzed should survive two years or more.
