Have you heard of the silk cocoon, a totally natural beauty treatment for the face? We tell you more about this trendy new beauty accessory bursting with benefits.

Remove make-up with your fingertips and take your time!

You've heard of layering, of course. This revolutionary concept advocates a return to the basics of facial care. To do this, you have to give up "zapping cosmetics" and the "all-in-one" trend. The latter consists of applying a single product. In a single, rapid gesture, you moisturize, even out, brighten and protect your face from UV rays. And what's more, you look 10 years younger. What advertisers say!

And so, naturally, you've decided to return with delight to facial treatments that live up to their name, where taking your time is important, and where haste gives way to a skilful sequence of almost ritualistically precise and chronological gestures.

Well done!

In line with this trend to rediscover the joys of self-care, the Land of the Rising Sun surprises us today with a cosmetic accessory that may be a little confusing for us Europeans, but is 100% natural, infinitely pleasant and promising: the silkworm cocoon! You read that right! Japan and its unusual cosmetics never fail to surprise.

Because in Asia, exfoliation is an integral part of make-up removal habits, facial scrubbing with mulberry silk cocoons (bombyx mori) has been a beauty secret for centuries. Once reserved for Japanese princesses and empresses, it has since been democratized. 

The silk cocoon, a beauty treatment par excellence, has become a bathroom essential.

Two beneficial proteins

Fibroin, the protein making up the silk fiber, offers exfoliating qualities first and foremost. Although very gentle on the skin, it has a slightly rough structure and is sufficiently abrasive to cleanse the skin in depth. In this way, it absorbs impurities while gently removing dead skin cells.

Sericin, another Silk protein, has moisturizing properties for the skin and contains over twenty amino acids, natural antioxidants. It dissolves in warm water, providing a soothing and repairing treatment for the skin. Pores are purified and skin texture refined over time.

These two proteins are commonly used in cosmetics in infinitesimal doses. By applying them in their purest form directly to your skin, you benefit from nature's most luxurious facial treatment!

What's more, the use of silk cocoons calms acne, firms the skin, makes it more beautiful and reduces spots and fine lines.

How does it work?

Quite simply. The cocoons are pure and natural, with no additives. They look like large thimbles. Simply soak one in hot water (40°C) for a few minutes until the cocoon softens. Then slip a cocoon over your index finger and rub your face in small, circular movements. Your face must first be cleansed and make-up removed.

The cocoon can be used up to twice. Simply leave to dry, out of the sun. The result: clean, fresh, visibly tighter skin! You can gently exfoliate your skin every day for a silkier complexion than ever, without damaging or ruffling your epidermis.

And if you like to pamper yourself, why not try our silk beauty masks? Available in our range of silk facial accessoriesThese masks, designed by cosmetology experts, are exclusive to Maison de la soie.