The idea of infusing actual silk into your skin care products may seem just a little too luxurious. But hey, if we've got gold, caviar, diamonds, and rubies as legitimate ingredients in our creams and cosmetics, then why not indulge in one more of earth's must extravagant materials? Beyond just making you feel bourgeoisie AF, silk is actually super good for your skin. It's rich in amino acids, which help to strengthen the skin's barrier function to prevent and correct damage while also locking in moisture. It's also incredibly lightweight. The result? Smooth and, well, silky skin. Keep reading for a look at some of our favorite silk-infused skin care products.
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Let's start off with a splurge-y bang. You might feel like you're in a magical dreamland after applying this ultra luxurious cream, but we assure you: This is real life. The well-reviewed lightweight cream is infused with high quality silk extracts that create a skin-strengthening, moisture-retaining veil over your face. Pearl extract helps boost collagen production, camellia oil and squalane hydrate, and botanical extracts nourish.
It Cosmetics proves you can have your sheer-to-medium coverage and silky skin, too. A crowd favorite, this powder boasts SPF 50+ and a range of skin-strengthening ingredients, including silk extract, collagen, peptides, and niacin.
For a moisturizer that doubles as a makeup gripping primer, give this nifty hybrid product a try. It's formulated with silk amino acids, soothing aloe vera, smoothing dimethicone, and hydrating sea buckthorn and jojoba oils.
Feel that? It's an indulgence coming on via Slip's now-iconic silk pillowcase. Available in 10 different colors, this 100 percent pure mulberry silk pillowcase is unlike any other you've rested your sweet head on. It helps prevent frizzy bedhead and those dreaded sleep creases (which may, over time, lead to permanent wrinkling). Silk is also a more breathable and softer textile compared to traditional pillowcases.
