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As far as self-care, we have the time to really indulge in simple pleasures. Popcorn and movies, read your favorite book, meditate, a warm bubble bath, exfoliating and moisturizing your skin and deep conditioning your hair and slumber parties with your kids are all great ways of finding balance and peace in these uncertain times!

Our team is so excited to share the news that your VOTES made all the difference! When FedEx Small Business Grant Content voting closed on March 8th (International Women's Day), we had no idea what the future would hold. Now with the uncertainty of the world all we can do is hope for brighter days! On March 23rd we got the news that we made it to the next round! FedEx shared that they were thrilled to say CONGRATULATIONS - Silked is a Top 100 Finalist in the 2020 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest!  Our business rose to the top of the thousands of entries. The Top 100 finalists were selected based on several factors, including their business stories, plans for using the grant money, website navigation and product/service...

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...

We must remember self-care is a transformative process that can bring about a new stage of love and appreciation for ourselves and those around us. 

Hey Los Angeles! This weekend we’re at the Renegade Craft Fair, which is a curated marketplace of makers, designers, doers, and dreamers. Shop from 300+ local and national artists, enjoy solstice-inspired installations by Krystal Chang, DJ sets with KXSC Radio, eat from local food trucks, sip on seasonal drinks, and feel all the good vibes. Join us at Los Angeles State Historic Park for an inspiring wintertime marketplace! Silked is excited to be a part  of this thriving community of creators! If you are in the area please stop by our booth 117. Holiday shopping just got that much better! Shop Local, Shop Small Business! Love Silked!