Last reviewed May 2026 · 1 min read
Is Hydrolyzed Silk vegan?
Also known as: Silk amino acids
Not Vegan
Derived from animals — avoid.
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No — Derived from silkworm cocoons (which are boiled with the worm inside).
01 · The basics
What is Hydrolyzed Silk?
Silk proteins broken down into smaller molecules to penetrate hair.
02 · The source
Where it comes from
Derived from silkworm cocoons (which are boiled with the worm inside). Not vegan.
03 · Alternatives
Best vegan alternatives
Hydrolyzed wheat protein
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