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Silkgel
Functional vegan silk
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Silkgel is a unique functional vegan silk obtained by white biotechnology (fermentation). It opens the door to offer new biopolymers for the cosmetic industry.
Activity
- Non-animal derived,
- Has anti-pollution benefits thanks to its film-forming properties,
- Gives a breathable skin protection with a second-skin effect,
- Increases efficacy of substances by boosting substances fixation.
Applications
Pollution protection spray, hair conditioners, skin protection cream, detox face primer, breathable nail polish
Origin
![White biotechnology](/sites/givaudanweb.int/files/2022-11/GIV_Turquoise_WhiteBiotechnology.png)
Regulation
Vegan certified
Associated claims
Breathable protection, "second skin" effect, anti-pollution, fixation effect/prevention bacterial adhesion