
SmilySilk Story
From breakouts to breakthroughs. The struggle was real.. Back in 2015, life threw me (Gabriela) a curveball in the form of relentless acne, especially along my jawline—apparently, a hotspot for trouble thanks to all those sebaceous glands. My skin was a battleground, reacting badly to even the mildest acne treatments. Frank, my future fiancé and business partner, didn't just stand by. We worked together to understand the root cause, learning how clogged pores from dirt and oil were inviting unwanted guests: breakouts.
Eureka moment: hello, silk!
We hit the books (thank goodness for college libraries) and investigated what could possibly be causing my skin nightmares. After speaking with a doctor, our lightbulb moment was that our sleeping environment could be the culprit, especially our not-so-skin-friendly bedding. Silk popped up as the superhero fabric for sensitive skin, but the price tags made our student wallets weep.
Taking the leap with SmilySilk
Instead of saving up for a well-deserved vacation to our homeland, we invested every penny into finding the perfect silk—one that wouldn’t bankrupt us while caring for my skin and hair. We wanted the good stuff: 100% Mulberry silk 6A momme, the highest grade, that felt like a dream and was sourced ethically. That's how SmilySilk, our silk brand, was born.
Silk that changed the game
Switching to silk was life-changing. My skin began to calm down, with only minimal acne, and the improvement was unbelievable. My hair was so much healthier too, with no more split ends or that dreaded morning frizz. I was using fewer hair products, reducing chemical overload, and both of us noticed a HUGE improvement in our sleep quality. Frank fell for silk’s cool touch and I got my smile back.
Your invitation to the silky side
We started SmilySilk to share this little slice of luxury without the high costs. So, if you’ve ever tossed and turned at night worrying about your skin or cursed your pillowcase for another bad hair day, we’ve been there. Let’s make those worries a thing of the past.
Join us on this silky journey, and let’s bring those smiles back!
