About us
Two Sisters. One Mission.
Our story is about turning a life-changing experience into thoughtfully formulated skincare for sensitive, reactive and compromised skin.
SYLK was founded by two sisters, Sylvia and Karen, following a personal need for gentler, plant-based skincare alternatives.
With decades of combined experience in natural healing and plant-based formulations, they set out to create skincare that prioritises skin comfort, ingredient integrity, and ethical values.
Developed for people who struggle with conventional skincare products, including those with
- Sensitive skin
- Easily irritated skin
- Dry or compromised skin barriers
- Reaction to harsh cosmetic ingredients
What Sylk is
- Botanical oils and extracts
- Hydrosols instead of plain water
- Carefully selected functional ingredients such as MSM, Tamanu oil and Bulbinella
- A botanical skincare brand
- Focused on skin barrier support
- Developed for sensitive and reactive skin
- Formulated with functional plant-based actives
Sylk is Not
- A pharmaceutical product
- A medical treatment
- A steroid or drug-based solution
- A tallow-based balm
- A synthetic fragrance brand
Skincare should support the skin’s natural function
Skincare should be gentle enough for daily use and ethically formulated. *
We have avoided unnecessary fillers and have made it accessible to all who need it without compromising formulation quality.
* SYLK products are cosmetic skincare products intended to support skin comfort and hydration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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100% Organic
Not tested on animals
Paraben Free
Vegan Ingredients
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SYLK Blog
Research, How-to's & Everything Sylk.
Why We Put Bakuchiol in Our Renewal Serum
Researchers found that Bakuchiol delivered many of the same benefits that made retinol famous. So, we added it to our products.
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While standard painkillers just hide the pain for a few hours, MSM works differently. Read more about how it gets you moving again.