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Could the key to silkier skin be … silk? | Sali Hughes on beauty


The lustrous fibre has been shown to increase collagen production, and now skincare brands are getting in on the action

Following an extreme allergic reaction at Christmas, I used Keay’s Power Up Silk Concentrate(£78) after my dermatologist-prescribed steroids course had ended, and I believe it made a positive difference to my skin’s recovery. Slip’s silk pillowcases, sleeping masks and hair ties(all of which I use regularly) are pricier than those found on Etsy and elsewhere, but founder Fi Stewart has the data to prove their superior performance. Luxury skincare brand Tatcha has an entire collection based on the proven water-binding properties of silk protein (also known as siloxane and sericin).

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