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Why Silk?

When we created The Silked Pillow Sleeve we set out to reinvent the way we think about clean beauty, and travel!  We choose silk as our main fabric because it is known to possess antioxidant, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties inherently which helps to absorb oil while still retaining our skin's natural moisture; it also acts as an antibacterial remedy and is likewise hypoallergenic. Silk is free of any potentially irritating added chemicals and contains natural substances that ward off various environmental allergens (and resulting skin conditions), including dust mites, mold, and fungus. It is said that when sleeping on cotton the moisture pulled into the pillow can also draw in allergens and bacteria, causing damage and reactions to your hair and skin. Sleeping on a silk surface means less moisture...

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West Elm Holiday Market

We are so grateful to have the opportunity to support two of our favorite charities this week. On #GivingTuesday Silked raised funds and awareness for Step Up Women’s Network. This coming Saturday, Silked is teaming up with West Elm to support St. Jude Children’s Hospital. It’s because of your support for our small business that this giving is possible! Thank you! A little bit about St. Jude, they are leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Their mission at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion...

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Silked Pillow Talk: Veronica Powell, Movement and Wellness Specialist

  Our Silked Pillow Talk this week is with movement and wellness expert, Veronica Powell. A veteran celebrity hair and make-up artist, she knows all of the beauty the tricks of the trade. Her newest passion is guiding others through yoga. She recently started @soulfulwarriorcollective in order to encompass her love of wellness, health and mental stability. She offers spiritual and physical guidance on and off the yoga mat. Check her out on Instagram and be inspired!  Silked Pillow Talk #4! What is your daily beauty and wellness routine?I  have a very regular routine I take a variety of supplements throughout the day, my absolute must being turmeric! Every day I practice some form of yoga. Either a new class that I am working on, yoga shred (hiit training within yoga)...

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