# Sericin

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/sericin

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Topical [sericin](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/silk-protein) visibly promotes healing, lessens itching, enhances hydration, calms irritation, evens pigmentation, and supports [collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/collagen) formation. This gentle protein suits most skin types and is commonly found in nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum). It layers easily into your daily routine.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26796543/)

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### Popular [sericin](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/silk-protein) products

- [ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/zo-skin-health/growth-factor-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [A$245.42 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00FSBMJHI?tag=lovi-care-web-product-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### What does sericin do for the skin?

[Sericin](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/silk-protein) helps promote wound healing and improves skin hydration while reducing itching and irritation. It may also enhance [collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/collagen) formation and help improve skin pigmentation and overall quality of life.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26796543/)

### How do you use sericin?

Sericin may be used topically in a cream base to help improve skin hydration and reduce itching as supported by clinical studies.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26796543/)

### Should you use sericin in the morning or at night?

Sericin helps improve skin hydration and may be used in your morning or evening routine.

### Can you use sericin every day?

Yes, you can use sericin every day because clinical studies show it is safe for the skin and helps improve hydration and reduce irritation with regular topical use.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26796543/)

### Does sericin cause purging or irritation?

Sericin is unlikely to cause skin irritation and has been shown in studies to be well-tolerated. It may even help soothe dry skin and reduce itching.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26796543/)

### Which skin types is sericin best for?

Sericin helps dry and irritated skin types by improving skin hydration and reducing itching. ZO Skin Health Growth Factor [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) is a popular product containing it.

## Research on sericin

- [The safety and efficacy of bacterial nanocellulose wound dressing incorporating sericin and polyhexamethylene biguanide: in vitro, in vivo and clinical studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26796543/) Sericin · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016

## Brands with sericin

- American skincare: [ZO Skin Health](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/zo-skin-health)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

Page built Nov 8, 2026.

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## This page in other countries

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- Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/sericin
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- Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/sericin
- Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/sericin (this page)
- Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/sericin
- Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/sericin
- United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/sericin
