Have you heard of the silk cocoon, a completely natural facial beauty treatment? We’ll tell you more about this trendy new beauty accessory that’s packed with benefits.
Remove your makeup with your fingertips and take your time!
You’ve surely heard of “layering.” This revolutionary concept advocates a return to the fundamentals of skincare. To do this, you need to ditch “cosmetic hopping” and the “all-in-one” trend—which involves applying just a single product. In a single, quick step, you moisturize, even out your complexion, brighten your skin, and protect your face from UV rays. Plus, you look 10 years younger. Take it from the advertisers!
And naturally—if you’ll pardon the pun—you’ve decided to delightfully return to facial care routines that truly live up to their name, where taking your time matters and where haste gives way to a carefully orchestrated sequence of steps with an almost ritualistic chronology and precision.
Well done!
In line with this trend encouraging you to rediscover the joy of self-care, the Land of the Rising Sun surprises us today with a cosmetic accessory that may seem a bit baffling to us Europeans but is 100% natural, infinitely pleasant, and promising all at once: the silkworm cocoon! You read that right! Japan and its unusual cosmetics never fail to surprise us.
Because exfoliation is an integral part of makeup-removal routines in Asia, facial exfoliation with mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori) cocoons has been a beauty secret used for centuries. Once reserved for Japanese princesses and empresses, it has since become widely available.
The silk cocoon—the ultimate facial beauty treatment—has become a must-have in every bathroom.
Two Beneficial Proteins
Fibroin, the protein that makes up the silk fiber, offers exfoliating properties. Although very gentle on the skin, it has a slightly rough texture and is abrasive enough to deeply cleanse the skin. It absorbs impurities while gently removing dead skin cells.
Sericin, another protein found in silk, has moisturizing properties and contains more than twenty amino acids, which are natural antioxidants. It dissolves in warm water and provides soothing, restorative care for the skin. As a result, pores are purified and skin texture becomes finer over time.
These two proteins are, in fact, commonly used in cosmetics in infinitesimal doses. By applying them in their pure form directly to your skin, you’ll enjoy the most luxurious facial treatment nature has to offer!
In addition, using silk cocoons soothes acne, firms the skin, enhances its beauty, and reduces dark spots and fine lines.
How does it work?
It’s very simple. The cocoons are pure and natural, with no additives. They look like large thimbles. Simply soak one in warm water (40°C) for a few minutes until the cocoon softens. Then slip a cocoon onto your index finger and gently rub your face in small circular motions. Be sure to remove any makeup and cleanse your face beforehand.
The cocoon can be used up to two times. Just let it dry out of direct sunlight. And here’s the result: clear, fresh skin with a visibly tighter texture! You can gently exfoliate your skin every day for a complexion that’s silkier than ever, without damaging or irritating your skin.
And if you love pampering yourself, treat yourself to our silk beauty masks! Available in our line of silk facial accessories, these masks—designed by cosmetology experts—are exclusive to Maison de la soie.
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