HORNET SILK

Ingredient type:OTHER

✨ Role:HORNET SILK is still a fairly rare ingredient in cosmetics. It is a silk protein naturally produced by certain hornet species, sometimes also called vespid silk protein.

Key features

Origin: fibrous proteins derived from the silk produced by hornets (similar to bombyx silk fibroin, but structurally different).

INCI family: proteins / peptides.

Cosmetic functions :

Skin conditioner → softens and improves skin feel.

Film-forming moisturizer → forms a light film that limits water loss.

Hair conditioner → adds shine and suppleness to hair.

Solubility: generally transformed into hydrolysate (Hydrolyzed Hornet Silk) → water-soluble.

⚠️ Points to watch

A rare and expensive ingredient, used mainly in niche or premium cosmetics.

As with other animal proteins, can raise ethical/sustainability issues.

Limited data on allergenicity → watch out for very sensitive skin.

✅ To sum up:
HORNET SILK = silk protein from hornets, used as a film-forming conditioner and moisturizer, rather water-soluble (in hydrolyzed form).

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