Why I’m Loving Silklyfe – My Favourite Clean Beauty Brand

As a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Nutritional Therapist, I’ve always believed that what we put on our bodies is just as important as what we put in them.

Our skin is our largest organ and a highly absorbent one. Every day, many of us unknowingly expose ourselves to chemicals and toxins through our personal care routines. Over time, these can disrupt hormones, burden the liver, and contribute to inflammation and chronic health issues.

That’s why I’m passionate about using and recommending truly clean, non-toxic products – ones that support our health, rather than silently compromise it.

I’m always on the lookout for brands that fit this criteria and I've recently found one that ticks all the boxes: Silklyfe.

This isn't just another clean beauty brand. Their revolutionary products use silk fibroin – a naturally derived protein from the silk cocoon. And while they’re just getting started, they’ve launched with three incredible products I now can’t live without.

And I’m not alone... it’s already loved by icons like Brooke Shields and Helena Christensen!

What Makes It Special?

In a busy market of “clean” products, very few are actually clean, effective, and kind to the planet. Silklyfe is all of these things and more. I love them because their formulations are:

• Free from parabens and petroleum

  
  

• Biodegradable

  
  

• Backed by years of clinical trials

  
  

• Designed to adapt to individual skin needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach

Here are their products:

1. Silk Soothing Spray

This cooling mist is a dream – especially if, like me, your skin tends to flare up with stress, heat, or travel. It’s designed to hydrate and protect from environmental exposure, and it’s become my go-to after a day in the city or a long flight.

What I love most is that in addition to feeling really refreshing, it actually helps to calm inflammation and replenish the skin barrier. It's clean, simple, and incredibly effective.

2. Silk Body Lotion

This body lotion is so deeply moisturising without any stickiness or residue. It leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth, and nourished.

As someone who deals with dry skin, especially in colder months, that’s no small feat!

The silk fibroin helps the skin retain moisture naturally and I've noticed an improvement in my skin's texture and resilience since using it.

3. Daily Defense+ Sunscreen

This is probably my favourite of the three. It’s a broad-spectrum SPF 28 that’s packed with antioxidants and zero white cast. I love that it doubles as a facial moisturiser, neutralising free radicals while protecting against sun damage. In fact, it's so moisturising I have been known to pop it on before bed!

The texture is light, not greasy, and it layers beautifully under makeup. Clean SPFs often come with trade-offs when it comes to texture or finish – but I find with this product it gets it just right.

As both a practitioner and a consumer, I’m always cautious about what I recommend. But Silklyfe has truly earned a spot on my shelf (and I believe it could on yours too!).