When it comes to new skincare lines, it takes a pretty surprising claim or ingredient to turn my head. Silk Therapeutics introduced themselves as the first company to harness the power of pure liquid silk, an active anti-aging ingredient that partners with the skin, versus sitting on the surface level or serving as nothing more than a filler. Silk Therapeutics? founders developed the line after years of studying the use of silk-based products in medicine. Their patented liquid silk protects the potency and purity of other active ingredients in each product (a key differentiator to efficacy and shelf life), and eliminates the need for harsh chemicals, preservatives or synthetic fillers. Please and thank you!

Maybe it?s all of the sci-fi movies I?ve seen of late, like Star Wars and The Martian, but Silk Therapeutics has a futuristic quality to it. The products have a cooling, jelly-like consistency that?s pretty far out, as are the results. My favorites from the line include the Silk Smoothing Complex, a multi-tasker that softens fine lines and pigmentation while creating a flawless base under your moisturizer or makeup. Just look at the before and after photos! Even more mind-boggling: The 10-minute Skin Renewing Peel. I?ve tried them all and this one totally transformed my skin in just one use. The combination of glycolic and lactic acid?a combination normally reserved for professional-grade skincare?delivered that smooth, post-peel glow that I usually have to go to the s...