Common Name(s): Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl silk amino acids,inci ingredient,cosmetic active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from cocodimonium hydroxypropyl silk amino ac.
Why It's Used: Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl silk amino ac delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.
How It Works: Source: cocodimonium hydroxypropyl silk amino ac. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ amino acid
Secondary Functions: Nmf component,film-forming,skin barrier
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: No - animal-derived
Halal Status: Contested - insect-derived; jurisdiction-dependent, refer to certifier stance (region rules)
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or synthetic. natural skin component. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: insect-derived; genuinely contested between certifying bodies, not resolvable by documentation. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; endogenous skin molecule.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. natural skin nmf component. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,peptides,other amino acids
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl silk amino acids provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with an established safety profile from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,cocodimonium hydroxypropyl silk amino ac technical literature