In addition to the Silk protein our products contain indigenous African plant extracts essential oils - Rooibos, Aloe, Marula, Baobab and Fynbos extracts. Each one of these phytoceuticals offers benefits to skin and body health.
Rooibos Plant Extracts
Powerful anti-allergic and antioxidant properties.
Naturally soothing and calming
Supports cell stabilisation.
Anti-carcinogenic properties
Antioxidants - agents which actively fight the harmful free radicals in the human body. Left unchecked, free radicals will attack your fat, protein and DNA cells, the building blocks of the body.
Anti aging
Assists with better digestion, and deep, untroubled sleep.
Relieve warts, photosensitive dermatitis, and eczema.
Feeling of well being.
Marula Plant Extracts
Powerfully moisturizing and rejuvenating.
Protects, feeds, restores, and rejuvenates the skin, the natural way.
Rich in antioxidants and oleic acid for a healthy hydrated skin
Marula Oil is rich in components necessary for healthy skin, such as antioxidants, vitamins E and C, and oleic acid.
Has a high concentration of palmitic acid which forms a protective coating on the skin’s surface.
High nutritional value and has a long shelf life due to its natural stability
Hydrates skin and reduces redness
Prevents transepidermal water loss
Helps heal skin tissue
Absorbs quickly
Baobab Plant Extracts
Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and F. (essential fatty acids).
High concentration of Vitamin C ( 6 x's that of an orange Offers longer shelf life
Protects the skins layers from damage by the sun, pollution and aging.
Antioxidant
Has quick absorption
Improves the elasticity of the skin and encourages regeneration of skin cells without clogging pores.
Fynbos Plant Extracts
Soothing and mildly anti-depressant.
Relieve eczema or psoriases.
Soothes away stress
Enhances a positive mood
Promote better sleep and relaxation
Eases muscular and skeletal pain.
Aloe Plant Extracts
Antioxidant
High concentration of Vitamin C and E
Possesses fantastic moisturizing properties and is excellent for the skin because its pH value is almost identical to that of skin (slightly acidic).
Assists in the healing of burns, cuts and scratches
Hypoallerganic
Replenish and rejuvenate the skin.
Stimulating, refreshing and revitalising
Assists with the formation of collagen and elastin.
Elimination of cellulite
Excellent for the cardiovascular and endocrine system.
In addition to the above Silk Chi contains the following essential oils.
Oriental Mandarin Plant Extracts
Soothes the nervous system
Aids in digestion
Tonic for the skin
Antiseptic qualities
Emotional calming influence
Wild Rose Plant Extracts
Lifts the spirit and gives one a feeling of well being.
Anti-depressant
Astringent and bactericidal function.
Relaxant
It is a good oil to use for skin care, ecxema, nausea, depression, insomnia and general stress-related problems.
Lotus Plant Extracts
Good source of beneficial negative ions.
Enhances the mood and helps to improve the libido
It has a grounding and centering effect on the mind which helps pacify anger and irritability.
Lemon Grass Plant Extracts
Theraputic analgesic
Anti depressant
Directic
Revitalises the body
Relieves migrane and head aches
Tissue toner
Reduces cellulite
Vanilla Plant Extracts
Sweet, balsamic and exotic with a warming and comforting odour .
Enhances the mood and helps to improve the libido