Soie 100% Mulberry Silk Face Coverings

Made from 100% mulberry silk, a small luxury but with big benefits. This material is revolutionary in the way it provides protection from external harmful elements.

Common surgical masks create a humid and sticky environment around your face lending itself to the cause of acne or dermatitis around the nose, cheeks, mouth and chin. Even frequently changing your masks will not prevent the bacteria loving, steamy environment that is causing your “Maskne”.

Silk’s unique properties are ideal for face coverings, having benefits that combat the common face mask pitfalls. Silk’s strong, tightly woven, smooth fibres provide optimal filtration, while being even more breathable than cotton. It can wick away moisture twice as fast and reduce the humidity in your mask by 50%. The natural antimicrobial attributes of silk discourages the growth of bacteria from any external factors or existing blemishes you may already have, helping your skin repair itself quicker and inhibiting more blemishes from forming.

Silk is far better tolerated than many other fabrics, for those who have sensitive skin and allergies. Its natural smooth texture does not need to undergo any treatment from harsh chemicals that most other fabrics endure, no need to worry about inhaling toxins through the fabric. As well, Its natural ability to ward off environmental allergens will aid in controlling allergic reactions from dust and pollen.

Additionally, while face masks aren’t a fashion accessory, they do take up quite a bit of real-estate on your face. Our range of soft, versatile colours have been chosen specifically with different skin tones and occasions in mind. Allowing you to stay safe and protected for every occasion.

Soie Silk Face Coverings are a non-medical grade three layered mask system, with two layers of 100% mulberry silk, encasing an open pocket for disposable filters. With adjustable, elastic ear loops and metal nose clip, these Face Coverings provide comfortable, secure protection for all faces.

Silk is the choice of material for a face covering by Dr Ceylan Yilmaz. Here is what she had to say about it.

With many of us wearing face coverings for some months now, there is a new term we will be hearing used more regularly, ‘Maskne.’ And it is definitely a thing!

So what exactly is ‘Maskne?’ Otherwise known as ‘acne mechanica,’ maskne is characterised by bumps and inflammation in the skin where the mask covers. It is caused by the formation of excess heat, humidity, friction and pressure on the skin from wearing face masks or coverings for extended periods of time – creating the perfect environment for bacteria, yeast and other flora such as demodex mites to grow! Combine this ‘mini facial sauna’ with friction and pressure that obstructs the oil glands and hair follicles, and you have the perfect setting for skin irritation and disruption of the all-too-important barrier function.

So what ‘s the best type of mask to wear you ask…

Choose a mask that fits well around the nose and sides but not too tight on the face.

Make sure it has at least three layers of material with high thread count. Multiple layers increase filtering efficiency, making the mask more protective

Choose a mask that is made from a fabric that is lightweight, soft and comfortable on the skin. We recommend and love silk masks as a recent study from the University of Cincinnati found silk can serve as an effective material for face coverings for the following reasons: 

A recent study from the University of Cincinnati found that silk can serve as an effective

material for face coverings. It can be particularly beneficial for patients suffering from mask acne for the following reasons:

• Compared to cotton and polyester, silk is the most hydrophobic barrier to droplets – meaning it is resistant to the penetration of small and aerosolized water droplets – an important avenue for the transmission of COVID-19.
• Silk is more breathable than other fabrics that are prone to trap humidity, and silk can reduce the risk of skin barrier impairment.
• Silk masks are readily re-useable via cleaning and maintains its hydrophobicity and integrity despite repeated washing.
• Silk naturally has antimicrobial, ie. antiviral and antibacterial, properties. This is thought to be due to the presence of copper, a compound which animals naturally incorporate into their silk and known to have antimicrobial activity.

By Dr Ceylan Yilmaz

NOTE: These face mask coverings are non-medical grade and are not personal protective equipment (PPE). The masks cannot provide protection from infection and we do not in any way claim they do. Due to the nature of these masks, there is no return or exchange, all sales are final.