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Body Enrich and Your Skin

Body Enrich and Your Skin

Skincare aficionados love talking about the outer layer of skin – the stratum corneum, our skin’s gatekeeper. It is a semi-permeable membrane comp...
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Our Founders' Interview with NBC’s Brian Shactman on NECN

Our Founders' Interview with NBC’s Brian Shactman on NECN

Earlier this month our founders, Drs. Rebecca (Horan) Lacouture and Greg Altman, sat with NBC Boston’s Brian Shactman on NECN’s CEO Corner. Below...
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Dr. Greg Altman Talks Chemistry of Peels

Dr. Greg Altman Talks Chemistry of Peels

At Silk Therapeutics, we are often asked: What is the concentration of your peel? Is it an aggressive peel? We want to support women and men on ...
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Five New Patents Press Release

Five New Patents Press Release

Silk Scientists Advance Natural Liquid Silk, Granted Five Patents Covering 75+ Claimed Pure Silk Formulations Renown silk-protein scientists inven...
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Hyaluronic Acid (HA): True Benefits and Common Misconceptions

Hyaluronic Acid (HA): True Benefits and Common Misconceptions

Hyaluronic acid (HA) or sodium hyaluronate is a common ingredient in skincare that is often misunderstood. HA is a natural polymer that plays sev...
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Collagen and Vitamin C: Why You Need a Daily Dose of C

Collagen and Vitamin C: Why You Need a Daily Dose of C

We were always told to make sure to get enough of our vitamins growing up. As we age, this remains the same. When it comes to skin health, vitami...
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The Spark Behind the Science

The Spark Behind the Science

From the outset, Silk Therapeutics has been a mission-driven endeavor for founders and close friends, Rebecca (Beck) Horan and Greg Altman. Thoug...
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Peeling Away the Mystery of Chemical Exfoliants

Peeling Away the Mystery of Chemical Exfoliants

Exfoliation is one of the keys to healthy and glowing skin. Not only does it help you to look and feel younger, but as you age, exfoliation helps...
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Prepping Your Skin for a Big Event

Prepping Your Skin for a Big Event

For many of us, warm weather signals a stream of celebratory events, from weddings to backyard barbecues. Whatever the summer holds for you, ta...
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