Silkworm for Cosmetic Application
摘要
The domesticated mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori L. and the wild non-mulberry silkworms are discussed in this article as potential sources of raw materials for cosmetics. Both families of silkworms produce cocoons, which are made up of the pupa and the two main proteins, fibroin and sericin. The product of the B. mori L. silkworm has the potential to be a better biomaterial for cosmetic raw materials than other alternatives. Each product is described in more detail, including its definition, producer, extraction process, and application.