For years, I didn’t think twice about deodorant. Like most of us, I used whatever was on the shelf, swiped it on, and moved on with my day. But about 15 years ago, I decided to stop using antiperspirants entirely. I didn’t want aluminum near my lymph nodes, and I had just started paying closer attention to what I was putting on and in my body. The Natural Brands That Weren’t Quite Natural I spent the next several years rotating between natural deodorant brands, such as Tom’s, then Native, and others labeled as “clean” or “safe.” For a while, they seemed to work, or at least felt like a better alternative. But as some of these brands were acquired by larger companies, I...
💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Is Personal At Silked, October is more than a pink ribbon. It’s a reminder to take action, give back, and lift up the voices of those affected by breast cancer. This year, we’re honored to showcase a powerful campaign that our Co-Founder, Phoenix Gonzalez, lead singer of Phoenix5, took part in. Women Who Rock the Suncoast is a movement born from music, unity, and compassion, led by one incredible man, Kurt “K Rock” Kiehnle. 🎸 The Man Behind the Movement K Rock, founder of the Jack’D Up Band, is known for his love of classic rock. But this October, he’s using that passion to build something much bigger, a community-led campaign to raise breast cancer awareness...
Women over 40, let's talk pits. They’re one of the most sensitive areas on your body—full of lymph nodes and sweat glands and directly connected to your body’s detox pathways. Your skin is your largest organ, and during menopause, it’s undergoing a lot: fluctuating hormones, increased sensitivity, and a reduced ability to naturally detox.
Labor Of Love Day 6 This Labor Day, Silked is honoring the women who embody the spirit of SILKED six words that guide our celebration of beauty, strength, and self-care: Strength, Inspiration, Love, Kindness, Empowerment, and Devotion. Today, we focus on Devotion and celebrate a woman who lives this word every day: Sandra McCurdy (@sandramccurdy). SANDRA IS: A Wife 💍 A Mother 👩👧👦 A Co-founder of Silked ✨ A Lifestyle Photographer Valley Village Photography 📸 A Board Member of The Pantry 🥗 A Bestie to Many 💜 Devoted to Her Growth & Wellness 🌿 Sandra’s life is a living example of devotion, in her family, her friendships, her work, and her community. As co-founder of Silked, Sandra has poured her heart...
Labor Of Love Day 5 This Labor Day, Silked is honoring the women who embody the spirit of SILKED—six words that guide our celebration of beauty, strength, and self-care: Strength, Inspiration, Love, Kindness, Empowerment, and Devotion. Today, we focus on Empowerment and celebrate a woman who lives this word every day: Alesha Givens (@aleshacharlene). ALESHA IS: A Mother of two boys A Homestead Gardener & Farmer 🌱🐓 A Fitness & Wellness Enthusiast A Wife to a Bodybuilder A Lifestyle Traveler ✈️ An OG Silked Sleeper A Woman who romanticizes life daily 🌵✨☕️ Alesha embodies Empowerment by embracing wellness and living with intention. From tending her garden, and raising her chickens to sharing her fitness journey and love of travel, she...
