Silk Amino Acids
Silk Amino Acids is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, humectant agent. It is used in 155 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SILK AMINO ACIDS |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 96690-41-4 |
| EC number | 306-235-8 |
| Prevalence | 155 products (0.17% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 260 |
Used in
Shampoos 14.8%Leave-in Conditioners 12.3%Conditioners 9.7%Hair Masks 9.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 9%Gel, Pomade & Wax 7.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Silk Amino Acids do in skincare?
- Silk Amino Acids functions as a hair conditioning, humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Silk Amino Acids allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Silk Amino Acids?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (14.8% of its uses).
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