TypeCosmetics
Comes fromSilkworm cocoons.
Names on labels5
Names to look for on labels
- sericin
- silk protein
- hydrolyzed silk
- hydrolysed silk
- silk amino acids
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Frequently asked questions
Is silk protein (sericin) halal?
Silk protein (sericin) is halal. Halal for use in cosmetics.
Where does silk protein (sericin) come from?
Silkworm cocoons.
Related ingredients
Fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl, cetearyl)HalalBenzyl alcoholHalalDenatured alcohol (alcohol denat.)HalalSqualane (plant)HalalSqualeneDoubtfulSodium tallowateDoubtfulPlacenta extractDoubtfulSnail mucinDoubtful
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. How we decide · Suggest a correction