Silk Amino Acids
Hydrolysed Bombyx mori Β· silk peptides
18 amino acids from silk β the closest protein match to human hair.
Region
Jiangsu, China (silk heartland)
Form
Aqueous solution
Shelf
24 months refrigerated
Class
Peptide/Protein
Key finding
18
Amino acids β matching the profile of human hair keratin
The brief.
Origin
Hydrolysed from cocoons of Bombyx mori silkworms cultivated in the Yangtze delta, where sericulture has been practised for 5,000 years.
Extraction
Cocoons are degummed, dissolved in a mild alkaline bath, then enzymatically hydrolysed to release low-molecular-weight peptides (300β1,000 Da) able to penetrate the cuticle.
Sustainability
Our supplier participates in the Peace Silk protocol β moths are allowed to emerge before harvest, breaking the historic ethical concern. Cocoons are otherwise agricultural by-products.
How it works.
Silk peptides have a lower molecular weight than most hydrolysed proteins, so they diffuse through the cuticle and bond with damaged sites in the cortex. Because silk's amino-acid profile is closer to human keratin than any other protein source, the repair feels natural β soft, not stiff.
Delivers
- 01Delivers 18 hair-identical amino acids for internal repair
- 02Adds slip and detangling without protein overload
- 03Silk peptides bind excess UV β mild photo-protection
- 04Improves elasticity for less breakage during styling
Molecular signature.
The bio-active constituents that make Silk Amino Acids work β with standardised percentages where measured by HPLC.
- 01
Glycine + Alanine + Serine
The three amino acids that make up 80% of silk fibroin β small, penetrating, humectant.
- 02
Tyrosine
UV-absorbing amino acid that adds photo-protection.
Signal profile.
Six-axis assay
A living profile β the vectors that make Silk Amino Acids.
- Evidence52
1 peer-reviewed source
- Potency20
Standardised at 18
- Safety92
Broad tolerance
- Heritage69
Documented across 2 traditions
- Sensory64
Peptide/Protein profile
- Sourcing78
Traceable provenance
Heritage.
The record
Silk fibres appear in Chinese archaeological records from 3,600 BCE, and silk-water hair rinses were court beauty rituals under the Tang and Song dynasties. Modern hydrolysed silk peptides were commercialised in Japan in the 1970s.
Traditional use
Chinese imperial hair rinse; Japanese silk-cocoon face and hair mask; Ayurvedic silk-fibre scalp massage.
Naturally found in
- Bombyx mori silkworm cocoons
- Sericulture traditions across China, Japan, India, Thailand
Field β phial.
Every gram of Silk Amino Acids passes five gates before it enters a Ghori formula. No shortcuts, no re-labels β the paper trail runs from soil to seal.
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Stage 01
Harvest
Hydrolysed from cocoons of Bombyx mori silkworms cultivated in the Yangtze delta, where sericulture has been practised for 5,000 years.
- β02
Stage 02
Extract
Cocoons are degummed, dissolved in a mild alkaline bath, then enzymatically hydrolysed to release low-molecular-weight peptides (300β1,000 Da) able to penetrate the cuticle.
- β03
Stage 03
Assay
HPLC-verified. 18 standardised for amino acids β matching the profile of human hair keratin.
- β04
Stage 04
Formulate
0.5%β3% in leave-in serums and rinse-off treatments.
- β05
Stage 05
Deliver
Stable 24 months refrigerated. Sealed under nitrogen where required.
Best for. Pairs with.
Best for
- βFine hair that goes limp with heavier proteins
- βColour-treated strands losing softness
- βDetangling formulas for tangle-prone lengths
Pairs well with
People often ask.
Silk vs keratin β which is better?
Silk is lighter and more penetrating; keratin has a stronger structural profile. We use both, at different doses, for balanced repair without stiffness.
Is silk peptide vegan?
No β it is derived from silkworm cocoons. Our supplier uses Peace Silk protocols, but strict vegans should choose our hydrolysed-keratin-only formulas.
The paper trail.
- [01]Kim H, et al. J Cosmet Sci. 2011 β Effects of silk protein hydrolysates on hair damage.
More in Peptide/Protein
Continue the dossier.
- π°π·Structural repair
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Plant-fermented hydrolysed protein
The same protein hair is made of β pre-cut to slip inside a damaged cortex.
- π°π·Barrier restoration
Ceramide Complex
Ceramide NP, AP, EOP
The lipid mortar that stops your cuticle bricks from falling apart.
- π°π·Cuticle sheen
Hydrolyzed Silk
Hydrolysed silk fibroin
Silk fibroin, pre-cleaved to a size the cuticle actually accepts.
