DermaSilk 100% Silk Blackout Eye Mask
Conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and blepharitis can be particularly uncomfortable around the sensitive eye area. The DermaSilk 100% Silk Blackout Eye Mask is constructed from medical-grade silk to soothe, protect and promote healing of delicate, sore and irritated skin, whilst also helping you to get a better nights sleep. Helping to stop the 'itch-scratch' cycle, the DermaSilk Eye Mask is effective in managing flare-ups alongside conventional treatment.
What's Included?
Key Features and Benefits
- Made from fine-knit DermaSilk material that is easy to breathe through
- Designed to reduce cracking and irritation of the skin
- Made from medical-grade sericin-free silk
- Ideal for a range of sensitive skin conditions
- Helps reduce the 'itch-scratch' cycle
- Breathability helps promote healing
- Material is clinically proven to effectively aid atopic dermatitis
- Guaranteed hypoallergenic for sensitive skin
- Fabric knit allows air and moisture to pass through
- 'Antimicrobial shield' is permanently bonded to the silk
- The antimicrobial used is also environmentally-friendly
- Has natural moisturising properties to soothe and hydrate skin
- Naturally soft and gentle material is ideal for sore skin
- Features soft seams with minimal stitching
- Free from potentially irritating dyes
Which Skin Conditions Is the DermaSilk Eye Mask Suitable For?
The DermaSilk Eye Mask is soothing for a variety of conditions, including:
- Eczema and atopic dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Allergic skin conditions
- Psoriasis
- Rashes
- Dry skin
- Bacterial and fungal infections
Helps Stop the Itch-Scratch Cycle
A condition commonly associated with eczema and dermatitis, the itch-scratch cycle is a painful cycle where itching leads to scratching and scratching leads to itching, causing further skin irritation and sometimes worsening skin conditions. The DermaSilk Silk Eye Mask can help break this cycle as the smooth silk fabric reduces friction on the skin.
What Should I Use This Mask For?
DermaSilk Therapeutic Eye Mask can help to protect your skin by reducing itch and controlling eczema flares, as well as contributing to better quality sleep. It is also effective for those with sensitive, sore and broken skin, rashes and dryness.
Can I Use This Mask Instead of Conventional Treatment?
DermaSilk Therapeutic Clothing is designed to complement your conventional treatment rather than replace it. When used in combination with medical creams and ointments, we recommend making sure your medication is fully absorbed into the skin before DermaSilk clothing is worn.
Why Is Silk Better for My Skin Than Cotton?
Whilst both fabrics are natural, silk has the advantage of being a protein fibre rather than a vegetable fibre, creating a smooth and friction-free material that will not irritate skin. DermaSilk is also capable of maintaining a stable body temperature in any climate, and is able to absorb up to a third of its weight in moisture without feeling damp. These are important features for those with irritated and sensitive skin, to reduce likelihood of further irritation.
What Makes DermaSilk Better than Normal Silk?
Conventional silk is often made from tightly-woven threads which do not allow for the free passage of air through their weave. DermaSilk uses a specially-designed knitted construction that allows for breathability.
Why Is DermaSilk Sericin-Free?
Medical grade silk, as used in stitches in surgical operations, is made from pure fibroin, the central core of the silk thread. This is because the sericin component of silk has been shown to be linked to some allergic reactions. DermaSilk has eliminated this risk by removing the sericin from their garments to give you pure, medical-grade, hypoallergenic silk.
How Does the Antimicrobial Shield Work?
Silk is a protein fibre and so can promote the growth of bacteria and fungi, which is a problem for eczematous skin as it can cause irritation. The antimicrobial shield is colourless and odourless, and it kills bacteria and fungi by puncturing and electrocuting it.
Because it is a physical killer of microbes rather than a chemical one like silver or triclosan, no chemicals are released from the silk to poison the microbes, which is great news for your skin. This shield is permanently bonded to the silk by a patented process and has been shown to not leave the silk, even after 50 washes.
Will the Antimicrobial Shield Irritate My Skin?
The antimicrobial shield has been tested extensively to ensure its safety, and has been used in hospital settings for nearly 30 years. It has been subject to extensive toxicity tests to ensure safety on both intact and damaged skin. No reports of adverse reactions have ever been reported.
Has DermaSilk Been Tested Medically?
DermaSilk has undergone a series of clinical trials for a number of different medical conditions and has been shown to offer a positive benefit to patients. Here is a study for your reference:
How Should I Wash My DermaSilk Eye Mask?
DermaSilk garments can be washed at 30°C provided they are placed in a net bag to protect the seams. In many parts of the UK, there are minerals in the water that can remain on the silk fibres after washing. In areas like this, your DermaSilk garment can be restored as follows: After every ten washes, soak your DermaSilk clothing in a solution of two tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda per litre of water overnight, then wash as instructed. This method can also be used for stain removal.
Technical Specifications
- Materials:
- 100% medical-grade sericin-free silk
Care Instructions
- Do not use fabric softeners or conditioners
- Do not bleach
- Hand wash using a mild non-biological (enzyme-free) detergent
- Rinse thoroughly
- Lay flat on a towel to dry
- Can be machine washed at 30°C (place in a net bag)
- Do not tumble dry
- Use a cool steam iron if necessary to restore shape of garment
- Soak overnight in a solution of two tablespoons bicarbonate of soda per litre of water to remove hard water deposits and stains
