Hydrolyzed Silk
Hydrolyzed Silk is a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 50 products on Poliage, most often mascara, shampoo and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Silk, broken into smaller pieces. Used to hold water in the product and on skin.
What it does
Contains Hydrolyzed Silk: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrolyzed Silk: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrolyzed Silk: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrolyzed Silk: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34459, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydrolyzed Silk
Tresemme shampoo collagen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
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