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Is Silk Amino Acids vegetarian?

Silk Amino Acids

Silk Amino Acids are a water-soluble mixture of peptides and amino acids obtained by hydrolysis of raw silk from silkworms. They are used in skin and hair care products for their moisturizing and film-forming properties.

Also known as Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Silk Peptides
INCI name Silk Amino Acids
EC number 306-235-8
CosIng ID 37698
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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