📚 Scientific Research on Silk’s Benefits
The benefits of silk aren’t just tradition: they’re supported by science. Below are carefully selected studies showing how silk proteins and fibers positively impact skin and hair health, including hydration, anti-aging, reduced breakage, and skin-soothing effects.
Silk Benefits for Skin
| Study Title | Authors & Year | Type of Study | Type of Silk | Key Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silk sericin as a moisturizer | Padamwar et al., 2005 | Human study | Sericin (Bombyx mori) | Improved skin hydration and smoothness; reduced water loss. |
| Sericin as an Anti-Aging Agent | Kitisin et al., 2013 | Lab study | Sericin (Bombyx mori) | Boosted collagen production; reduced oxidative stress. |
| Tasar Silk Sericin Bioactivity | Jena et al., 2018 | Lab study | Sericin (Tasar silk) | Anti-aging enzymes blocked; strong antioxidant effects. |
| Silk Clothing for Atopic Dermatitis | Hung et al., 2019 | Clinical trial | Pure silk fabric | Reduced eczema, itching, and inflammation. |
| Fibroin Moisturizer & Dry Skin | He & Tong, 2019 | Animal model | Fibroin cream | Calmed itching, restored moisture barrier. |
| Silk for Wound Healing | Mazurek et al., 2022 | Review | Fibroin (Bombyx silk) | Anti-inflammatory; speeds skin healing. |
Silk Benefits for Hair
| Study Title | Authors & Year | Type of Study | Type of Silk | Key Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silk Proteins & Hair Protection | Camargo Jr et al., 2022 | Lab (ex vivo hair) | Sericin + Fibroin | Reduced breakage; restored shine and elasticity. |
| Silk Pillowcase Expert Review | Sleep Foundation, 2023 | Expert commentary | Mulberry silk | Less friction, tangles, and moisture loss overnight. |
These studies affirm what tradition has long known: silk is a gift to your skin and hair. At Nadia Davinska, we use only the highest quality, cruelty-free mulberry silk to help women embrace beauty with gentleness, science, and soul.
With care,
Nadia Davinska