Caratteristica
- INCI
- Silk Amino Acids
- CAS
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96690-41-4
Questo è il numero della sostanza nel registro del Chemical Abstracts Service. Il numero CAS identifica in modo univoco una sostanza indipendentemente dalla lingua, dal nome commerciale o dai sinonimi.
- EC
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306-235-8
Questo è il numero della sostanza nel sistema europeo di identificazione chimica (numero CE), utilizzato nelle banche dati normative europee, tra cui ECHA/CosIng.
- Funzione
- hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning
Per chi
Descrizione
Silk Amino Acids are a cosmetic ingredient made by breaking down silk protein into smaller, water-soluble amino acids and peptides. In skincare and haircare, they’re used mainly as a conditioning and moisture-supporting ingredient. Because they’re small and lightweight, they help formulas feel silky and can improve the look and feel of skin and hair without a heavy residue.
On skin, silk amino acids are valued for their softening, smoothing, and humectant-like properties, which can help reduce the feeling of dryness and leave skin feeling more comfortable. In hair products, they’re often added to boost slip, improve manageability, and make strands feel smoother and look shinier. People with dry, rough, or dull-feeling skin or hair may especially appreciate them, as well as anyone who likes a more elegant, silky texture in a formula.
Caveats: silk amino acids are a supportive ingredient, not a treatment for serious skin or scalp concerns. They work best as part of a well-formulated product, and results are usually subtle rather than dramatic. If you have a known sensitivity to silk-derived ingredients or prefer vegan formulas, it’s worth checking the source and full ingredient list.
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