Behind the Silk
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Silk in Skincare? Explaining the Silk Hydrolysis Process
Silk has been used in skincare for thousands of years, typically in its natural and raw form as an exfoliator. This is said to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines, boosting collagen, and...
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Pioneering Australia's Future Silk Industry Today
Efforts to establish a thriving silk industry in Australia have a long history, dating back to the 1800s. Over the years, various ventures have been undertaken, from targeting retail customers to focusing...
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Previous Attempts at Starting an Australian Silk Industry
Over the years, there have been several attempts at creating an Australian silk industry. 1870's HarcourtThe most notable, and oldest of these dates back to the 1870's. Today, in Harcourt -...
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Why don't more skincare products use silk in their formulations?
If you look in your bedroom, odds are you'll find a silk product. If your pyjamas or pillowcase aren't silk, check your shampoo! Silk is well-known for its therapeutic benefits,...
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Cruelty-Free Mulberry Silk: An Eco-Friendly Natural Wonder
Where does mulberry silk originate and how is it made? In a minute, you are going to learn 5 of the ways it is considered eco-friendly. But first, let’s zero-in on mulberry silk;...
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Exploring the use of nature's strongest but lightest fibre in skincare: silk
Seresilk founder, Taylor Battistella, first started rearing silkworms as a primary school student and quickly started his first business supplying schools and retail customers over the country. But, he wanted to...