Top Silk Protein-Based Hair Care Products: Benefits of Sericin, Hydrolyzed Silk Proteins, Silk Peptides, and Silk Amino Acids
Did you know that silk contains valuable proteins?
Before silk is processed for textile use, it has a gummy coating that must be removed. This substance, known as sericin, is a pure protein and constitutes about 25% of the weight of silk cocoons. Since the 1980s, researchers have been characterising these proteins, and they have recently gained significant value as active raw ingredients in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterial sciences[1][2].
Understanding Silk Proteins
Sericin is composed of 18 amino acids, including serine, glycine, and alanine. These amino acids form long-chain molecules. For our hair or skin to absorb these molecules, they need to be broken down into smaller peptides or amino acids through a process called hydrolysis. The resulting product is known as hydrolyzed silk proteins. These proteins are moisturising, anti-frizz, and can heal damaged cuticles. They also serve as excellent carriers for other active ingredients in hair care products due to their high water solubility[3][4].
Benefits of Silk Proteins in Hair Care
Silk proteins can be formulated into various hair care products such as serums, shampoos, conditioners, heat protectant sprays, leave-in treatments, and hair masks. These products can easily penetrate the hair shaft and strengthen hair follicles, providing numerous benefits:
- Moisturising:Silk proteins help retain moisture in the hair, keeping it hydrated and healthy.
- Anti-Frizz: They smooth the hair cuticle, reducing frizz and enhancing shine.
- Repair: Silk proteins repair damaged hair by filling in gaps in the hair cuticle.
- Protection:They provide a protective barrier against environmental damage and heat styling.
Top-Performing Silk Protein-Infused Hair Care Products
1. Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector: This treatment repairs damaged hair at a molecular level, strengthening and restoring health to the hair.
2. TRESemmé Keratin Smooth and Shine Serum: Combining silk proteins and keratin, this serum provides frizz-free, bouncy, and voluminous hair, especially for curly or wavy hair.
3. Salerm Cosmetics 21 Leave-In Conditioner: Known for its long-lasting hydration, this conditioner improves hair strength and elasticity.
4. Herbal Essences Bio-Renew Repair Argan Oil of Morocco Conditioner: This conditioner nourishes and repairs hair from the roots, thanks to antioxidants like aloe and sea kelp.
5. Kenra Platinum Silkening Gloss: Infused with silk protein, this product leaves hair silky and shiny while protecting against sun and heat damage.
6. NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Smooth Blowout Lotion: Designed for salon-style blowouts at home, this lotion contains silk proteins for thermal protection and strong, healthy hair.
7. HASK Silk Express Miracle Leave-In Conditioner: This leave-in spray detangler, hydrates, and adds shine to hair, providing thermal protection for frequent heat styling.
8. Kérastase Discipline Fluidissime Anti-Frizz Spray: This luxurious spray tames and smooths hair with silk proteins, offering 72-hour frizz control and heat protection.
Silk protein is a powerful ingredient that manufacturers should incorporate into their products to create natural and effective hair care formulas. At Serione, we specialise in producing active raw ingredient sericin,hydrolyzed silk protein and can help you integrate silk proteins into your formulations.
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Citations:
[1] https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/9ed4d2f2d6d4e4e29f915166f7122435b85db00a
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9762304/
[3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30957494/
[4] https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/924607e523aa66aefc70648e708be0ee45c39e50
[5] https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/dec6e23886da07a48bce8bf52aacfe4e77659386
