A brand new skin & body care range, proudly introduced by Africa Silks, the only working silk farm in South Africa. The products are enriched with the biopolymer, Sericin. The raw material for the manufacture of Sericin is a top quality raw silk yarn, obtained exclusively from the domesticated mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori). The silk spinnerettes of Bombyx mori produce a delicate twin thread of silk and surround it with a protective cover of sericin during the spinning procedure. This principle, designed by Mother Nature and used successfully for millions of years, is now being copied and perfected to provide an innovative active ingredient for the Silk Africa Skin & Body Care Range. Silk is thought to have been created as early as 6000 years BC, originally reserved for use by the aristocracy. It has always been a luxury item, due to its superior quality, feel, appearance and strength. Due to this there has always been a high demand for silk, necessitating global manufacture, and thus, a local manufacturer were born. The Silk Africa range of products was created to encompass the subtle energies that are existent within the company and the current range of products on offer. Silk softly caresses the skin, gently soothing it and creating a feeling of luxury. This has been the base of our formulating principles, creating products that enhance the feeling of silk on skin, gently soothing and smoothing it. Naturally produced Sericin is the main active ingredient that is used in these products. It is the protein that binds silk fibres together when cocoons are produced, and it is extracted and purified from the cocoons under strict GMP procedures for use in our range. As the sericin binds the fibres of the cocoon together, to protect the vulnerable creature inside, so these products were formulated to protect the delicate and vulnerable skin, which is our only defence against the outside world. Being the largest organ, and our final barrier against environmental factors, it stands to reason that we should take as much care of, and nurture the skin as is available to us. Sericin has a high affinity to Keratin, thereby effectively binding to the skin and hair, creating a MOISTURISING, SEMI OCCLUSIVE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL, PROTECTIVE ANTI-WRINKLE film that imparts an immediate and long lasting silky-smooth feeling. The uniform film formed after the application persists even after washing. In summary, Sericin 1. Increases moisture content of the skin. 2. Has a very good anti-irritant effect. 3. Creates a barrier effect which protects skin from dehydration. 4. Anti-wrinkle – decreases the depth of wrinkles. The range combines the latest technology with the best that the natural world has to offer. We have strived to use naturally derived raw materials and soft preservatives as often and as far as possible, while never compromising quality, performance and the feel of the product. The range also excludes synthetic fragrances and colorants, with the delicate fragrance profile used exclusively in this range being created by Natural Essential Oils.

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