Silk secreted from silk glands of the silkworm Bombyx mori is a natural protein that is mainly made of 25-30% sericin and 70-75% fibroin proteins.
Silk filaments, Fibroin, are extruded in pairs and are cemented together with silk gum, Sericin.
Silk protein can be widely used in cosmetics, health food, textiles and medical materials. as it provides normal 18 amino acids.
Amino acids are fundamental to the human body and construction proteins. They are known to moisturize by enhancing the skin’s water retention.
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