The Only Skincare Brand in the World Using Australian Silk
Providing lasting hydration while you sleep to reveal a radiant, silky-smooth complexion.
Strengthen Your Skin Barrier to Rejuvenate Your Skin
Our mulberry silk skincare is rich in silk proteins, formed by amino acids that work to create a nourishing shield around your skin. This shield allows the additional benefits of silk to truly shine.
Silk is so powerful that it has been used in skincare for 5,000 years where the women working in China's silk farms are famed for having the "softest hands in the world".
The silk used across Seresilk formulations helps soothe, smooth and protect your skin to unveil your natural inner glow thanks to silk's hydrating, anti-ageing and active substance stabilising properties that help to stimulate collagen production and empower your skin to do its natural job better than other ingredients commonly found in skincare.
Don't just take our word for it: Several studies support this including Kitisin et al (2013) published in the Journal of Agricultural Science, where the authors affirmed that "silk sericin possesses anti-aging properties, since it stimulates collagen synthesis and
reduces apoptosis... However, silk sericin surpassed vitamin C in limiting oxidative stress."
The Secret Benefits Behind Silk Proteins
Silk is a fibre synonymous with luxury and refinement. Its origins can be traced back to its roots in ancient China, where legend intertwines with historical marvels. Empress Leizu is said to have discovered silk as a cocoon dropped into her tea from above, and gently unravelled in 2,700 BC. Meanwhile, archaeologists have unveiled silk filaments dating back 8,500 years.
What is silk?
Silk is a natural protein fibre produced by silkworms, renowned for its smooth texture, sheen, and luxurious feel.
The primary components of its protein structure are silk fibroin and silk sericin. Proteins are the building blocks for amino acids; of which the human body is made of 20.
The fibroin accounts for approximately 80% of the silk's weight, and is the reason behind its famed strength which makes silk nature's lightest but strongest fibre. Its structure stimulates the skin to synthesise collagen, accelerate cellular regeneration, and mimics the skin's Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF), for enhanced hydration (Sehnal, 2008).
Sericin makes up approximately 20% of silk's weight and acts as the binding "glue" to give the cocoon its natural shape. Its wound-healing and moisturising properties make it a powerful ingredient in the world of skincare.
Amazingly, silk shares its 18 amino acids with the human body; meaning the two share a 90% rate of similarity. Of these 18 amino acids, alanine, glycine and serine are most powerful, while our own Seresilk™️ hydrolysis method for improved amino acid profiling has delivered formulations with higher than usual rates of tyrosine for improved antioxidant action and UV protection.
What Silk Can Do For You and Your Skin
The following benefits are all endorsed by research articles, with their sources included.
1.) Silk's powerful properties support anti-ageing (Wong, 2014).
2.) Silk is rich in antioxidants that fight against the negative effects of exposure to pollution (Sehnal, 2008).
3.) Silk amino acids stimulate collagen production to help your skin perform its natural function better than it otherwise would for improved skin elasticity; particularly important as we age (Aramwit, 2009).
4.) Silk shares a high rate of similarity with the human skin (90%) which helps the human body respond better to skincare including silk better than it otherwise would (Fedic, 2003)
5.) Silk's tyrosine helps to reduce hyperpigmentation caused by exposure to the sun (Asakura, 2003).
6.) Silk is hypoallergenic meaning that it can be enjoyed in skincare by everyone; including those with sensitive skin! (Sehnal, 2008)
7.) Silk forms a protective layer of hydration on the skin, helping to reduce exposure to pollution and lock in moisture. Pollution has been shown to increase the speed of ageing (Sehnal, 2008).
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With Hydrolysed Silk and Glycerin, our Gentle Silk Cleanser smooths the complexion while sweeping away daily grime.
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An exfoliating experience unlike any other. Naturally and effectively resurface the skin with our Pure Silk Exfoliators, made from silk cocoons.
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Our Silk Night Serum works to refine pores, smooth the skin's texture, and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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The Silk Night Cream delivers profound and long-lasting hydration as your skin undergoes its reparative process overnight
Clear skin and a clear conscience.
Australia's natural environment provides the perfect conditions to rear silk of the highest quality.
At our silkworm farm in Victoria, we practise a non-violent, cruelty-free method of harvesting mulberry silk for our formulations, allowing the silk moths to naturally emerge from their cocoons before we collect them.
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“I want more of it now. The texture, smell, look and feel were spot on for a dry skin type. I am super fussy about the cleansers I use but this might just be the best one I’ve ever used.”
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“I really like how the moisturiser is creamy and viscous but doesn't feel so thick that it clog my pores. A little goes quite a long way, and it doesn't leave a sticky feeling afterwards.”
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“The Silk Night Serum was so good, it felt lovely and it soaked in well. I love that it smells like the ingredients, I get really disappointed when skincare products have perfume in them.”
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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 application helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines, boosting collagen, and enhancing skin elasticity.
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An Eco-Friendly Natural Wonder
Where does mulberry silk originate and how is it made? We will go over 5 of the ways it is considered eco-friendly. But first, let’s zero-in on mulberry silk; considered to be the highest quality silk on the market.
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A Comparative Analysis of Hydrolysed Silk Amino Acids
Hydrolysed silk proteins have gained significant attention in the cosmetic industry for their remarkable skin-nourishing properties. This piece aims to compare the amino acid profiles of three products.
