Silk is composed of "fibroin and "sericin," 2 types of proteins. Sericin is said to have the same moisture-retaining properties as human collagen. "Fibroin" is said to have a reviving effect on damaged skin through promoting growth of skin cells.
To provide a simple explanation, the above 2 proteins are dissolved out when this product is placed in hot water that is above 37 degrees Celsius. Stroke and massage around lymph node gently with this products, and when these proteins make direct contact with your skin, your skin becomes energized and smooth. You can also apply this product as is to your body, elbows, knees, heels, and bottoms of your feet to make your skin smooth and improve blood circulation. Please apply skin lotion after applying this product.
This product uses raw silk produced in Tomioka, Gunma, which has long been known as the number 1 producer of raw silk in Japan. By directly placing a cross-section of raw silk on your skin, the components of silk are entered into your skin with no waste. It is said that those who work in silk factories have skin that is very healthy and radiant like a pearl, even as they age.
This product contains about 4 times as much raw silk as the compact size. The more string is included, the longer it will last.