Silk amino acids
Silk amino acids help the skin heal faster, form more collagen, and recover without irritation. They suit most skin types and typically come in serums. You can easily use them in your daily routine alongside glycolic acid, aha blend glycolic and citric acids, and bio-placenta peptides.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016
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Popular silk amino acids products
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Dermalogica
Active Moist
SAR 316.97
What to combine silk amino acids with
| Ingredient | Together | How to use them |
|---|---|---|
 Glycolic acid |
Works well | Use them together by applying glycolic acid first and silk amino acids right after, because they balance each other out nicely. Silk amino acids and glycolic acid |
 AHA blend glycolic and citric acids |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the acid first and the amino acids right after. Silk amino acids and aha blend glycolic and citric acids |
 Bio-placenta peptides |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the silk amino acids first and the bio-placenta peptides right after for maximum hydration. Silk amino acids and bio-placenta peptides |
 Hexapeptide |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the silk amino acids first and the hexapeptide right after, because they boost each other. Silk amino acids and hexapeptide |
 Lactic acid |
Works well | Use them together by applying the lactic acid first and then the silk amino acids, because they help keep the skin balanced and comfortable. Silk amino acids and lactic acid |
 Acetyl hexapeptide-3 |
Works well | Use them together, applying silk amino acids first and acetyl hexapeptide-3 right after, to boost hydration and repair. Silk amino acids and acetyl hexapeptide-3 |
 Mandelic acid |
Works well | Use them together by applying the mandelic acid first, because they hydrate and balance the skin. Silk amino acids and mandelic acid |
 Hyaluronic acid |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying hyaluronic acid first to draw in moisture and silk amino acids next to lock it in. Silk amino acids and hyaluronic acid |
 Collagen peptide |
Works well | Use silk amino acids and collagen peptide together in the same routine, applying the amino acids first to prep your skin for the peptides. Silk amino acids and collagen peptide |
 Copper peptide |
Works well | Use them together, applying silk amino acids first and copper peptide right after, because they help each other keep the skin plump and firm. Silk amino acids and copper peptide |
 Citric acid |
Works well | Use them together in your daily routine, applying the citric acid first and the silk amino acids right after to boost hydration. Silk amino acids and citric acid |
 Hexapeptide-9 |
Works well | Use them together by applying the silk amino acids first and the hexapeptide-9 right after, because they help each other boost skin firmness and moisture. Silk amino acids and hexapeptide-9 |
 Peptide-rich plasma |
Works well | Use them together in the same routine, applying the peptide product first and following with the silk amino acids for better hydration. Silk amino acids and peptide-rich plasma |
 Triple peptide blend |
Works well | Use them together, applying the triple peptide blend first and the silk amino acids right after, to boost hydration and repair. Silk amino acids and triple peptide blend |
 Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 |
Works well | Use silk amino acids and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 together, applying the amino acids first to prep your skin for the peptides. Silk amino acids and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 |
 Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 |
Works well | Use silk amino acids and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 together, applying the amino acids first to prep the skin for the peptides. Silk amino acids and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 |
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Questions and answers
What does silk amino acids do for the skin?
How do you use silk amino acids?
You can use silk amino acids by applying them to clean skin daily, and they work especially well when paired with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid or peptides. Applying hyaluronic acid first helps draw in moisture while silk amino acids lock it in.
Should you use silk amino acids in the morning or at night?
You can use silk amino acids in your daily routine because they help hydrate and support the skin. They work well with ingredients like citric acid when applied right after.
Can you use silk amino acids every day?
Yes, you can use silk amino acids every day to help hydrate and condition your skin. It helps improve moisture retention and supports overall skin health with daily use.
Does silk amino acids cause purging or irritation?
Silk amino acids are unlikely to cause purging or irritation. Studies show that silk-derived ingredients like sericin are safe on the skin and do not cause irritation.
Which skin types is silk amino acids best for?
Lovi rates silk amino acids as a high fit for most skin types, as it helps hydrate and nourish the skin.
Can you use silk amino acids with glycolic acid?
Yes, you can use silk amino acids with glycolic acid together in the same routine by applying glycolic acid first and silk amino acids right after, because they balance each other out nicely.
Research on silk amino acids
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