When I think of silk the first thing that comes to mind is silky lingerie, but the beauty industry has found that there are different properties in silk that can benefit your skin.
Depending on how it's used, silk can help hydrate, firm, act as an anti-inflammatory, reduce pigmentation, add glow and absorb oil. Here are a few of the newest products that contain this touchable ingredient:
Purple Lab Silk Sheets, $34.50 at PurpleLabNYC.com
This creamy foundation uses silk fibers, almond seeds and juniper to create a dewy, supple complexion. The silk adds moisturizer and allows the skin to breath under the foundation.
Blow Blow-Out Spray, $19.75 at Folica.com
An instant dry, non stick hair spray that keeps your blow out touchable and in place.
PCA Skin Silkcoat Balm, $36 at Dermstore.com
This super thick nighttime cream is formulated with antioxidants and hydrolyzed silk to replenish moisture back into your skin while you sleep.
Vaseline Sheer Infusion, $7.99, Drugstore.com
This moisturizer not only has silk and other nutrients in it, but it has the technology to seep down into all of the layers of your skin leaving you hydrated all day long.
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Repairing Shampoo, $5.99 at Drugstore.com
Loaded with silk, this shampoo and matching conditioner helps to eliminate frizz by moisturizing and restoring your strands cuticle.
One of my fave beauty brands, Purple Lab, just launched a new contest where you can win a ton of their beauty products. I'm in love with Huge Lips Skinny Hips (which has a cult following), Luvah and Lashionista Modelista.
The brand recently shot a look book using some bloggers and close friends and now they're asking you to recreate some of the looks. Embrace your inner makeup artist and go to town. Upload your looks on Purple Lab's Facebook page and you can win! The contest ends July 3rd.
