Benefits of Silk for Skin & Hair

There are 18 amino acids in silk. Cellular albumen fibre is one which is said to contribute to the health of our skin and hair.

In the case of our skin:

• The amino acids in silk speed up the metabolism of skin cells which slows down the aging process. Silk also has the same ph balance as our skin, which helps to protect and maintain moisture levels. This means that if you are applying a night cream, it will penetrate the skin and not rub off.

It works in a similar fashion for our hair:

• The amino acids in silk can keep hair looking healthy and glossy from day to day and can save on valuable blow-drying time. When you toss and turn at night, silk doesn't cause as much friction on your hair, which means less breakage - and keeps your hair looking sleeker! Add in the protein effects of silk on your hair and you'll wonder how you've ever slept on anything else.

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