🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
Silk fibers broken down into small peptides. It contains huge amounts of the amino acids serine and glycine, which bind aggressively to water to plump the skin.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Provides a luxurious, silky feel, deeply hydrates, and protects the barrier.
💡 Pro Tip
Often used in high-end ampoules to give the skin a "glass" finish.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is vegan.
The Science
It is derived from the cocoons of the silkworm, so it is not vegan.