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Receiving this type of feedback is an absolute privilege. That's why we occasionally take the opportunity to showcase one of our clients who has a great story to tell. Nodiah Brent is a Santa Fe-based wellness practitioner who is a certified yoga teacher and Master Instructor of Pyrrha's Metafacial Massage™, a proprietary facial massage technique developed by her mother, Pyrrha Malouf.
Nodiah was gracious enough to share her expertise with the Mulberry Park Silks team on topics such as the connection between skin and mental and physical health and how our silk pillowcases can support skin health, self-care, and overall body/mind wellness.
MPS: What is Pyrrha's Metafacial Massage and how does the practice support anti-aging goals?
NB: Pyrrha's Metafacial Massage is a three-step 20-minute home facial massage performed with a proprietary organic cream. The first step removes makeup, oils, and surface dirt; the second step loosens the "glue" that keeps dead skin cells attached to the skin's surface; the third step completes a gentle exfoliation, nourishing and deeply hydrating the skin cells underneath. Circulation increases dramatically and the facial muscles are toned and lifted. Pores shrink, fine lines disappear, blemishes resolve, and the skin starts to reflect light again.
MPS: Tell us more about the connection between skin health, overall wellness, mental health, and self-care.
NB: This is such an important question.
All of the main skincare vitamins (A, C, E, D), minerals, and fatty acids are essential to overall health. Ideally, we ingest them through organic foods, though supplements can be very helpful in cases of chronic deficiency. Exercise, deep breathing, and abundant water intake are also highly recommended for clear, healthy skin. These habits help the body rid itself of toxins efficiently. If you're following recommendations for skin health, you can be sure that you're addressing overall wellness.
Facial massage is a potent tool for nervous system regulation. Any acupuncturist can tell you that the face is prime real estate for needling because of its abundance of pressure points. These same points are stimulated during facial massage. My own mental health was challenged when I developed an illness that denigrated my nervous system. I instinctively began to perform my mother's technique more frequently. During and after every session, I experienced substantial, measurable decompression. I also slept much more deeply.
I have learned that good nutrition and physical fitness are the basis of a strong foundation but should not be expected to compensate for long-term chronic stress. If we as women take on a disproportionate share of the emotional, mental, and physical work that comes with family and community, we're gambling with our health. Self-care is the answer but implementing it can be tricky for us. Sometimes self-care shows up as just another form of deprivation (for example: overexercising). Other times it's dismissed as an indulgence. And sometimes self-care feels like just another entry on a very full to-do list. Life experience (including physical challenges, self-inquiry, and therapy) has enabled me to learn more about what self-care means to me. True self-care doesn't come with a hangover. It promotes well-being in a wholesome, pleasurable, nurturing way. It's not a chore, it's a celebration. And it makes me feel closer to my essence.
Our faces typically serve as our primary mode of communication. We expend a lot of energy from this part of our bodies and we need to replenish it. Would you leave a flower in the sun all day and fail to water it? YOU ARE THAT FLOWER. Once you decide to consistently direct the power of your own healing touch to your own precious self, your complexion will bloom in ways you never imagined.
MPS: How did you discover our silk pillowcases and what has been your experience with them?
NB: I was searching for superior skin care aids to complement Pyrrha's cream and technique. Silk pillowcases were high on my list. Mulberry Park [Silks] was the only website I found that prioritized transparency, quality, and education. A major aspect of my commitment to the environment is to avoid plastics (including polyester a.k.a "vegan silk") and other items that are unsustainable. Zoë from Mulberry Park met each one of my questions with patience, pride, and intelligence and I was sold!
When my pillowcase arrived in its elegant, minimalist packaging, I opened it right away and was stunned by the beauty of the plum color I'd selected. That was months ago and I'm still in love with it! Plus the seams and zipper are impeccable. Sleeping on that pillowcase makes me feel like a queen.
MPS: How do silk pillowcases support your wellness and anti-aging goals?
NB: I live at a very high and dry altitude. My skin and my curly hair need extra TLC. Even a high-quality cotton pillowcase can leach moisture from the skin. Silk is a natural solution-it repels moisture.
For side and stomach sleepers, the creases in a cotton pillowcase can imprint wrinkles directly into the skin-supple, high-quality silk is too slippery to sustain a wrinkle.
MPS: Why would you recommend sleeping on a silk pillowcase to your clients, family, and friends?
NB: Sleeping on the right silk pillowcase pays great dividends for a modest investment. Resilient skin and hair are a given and there's also something to be said for introducing simple luxuries into our daily routines. Especially when it's the type of luxury that supports perhaps the most important driver of our physical, mental, and emotional health: quality sleep.
MPS: If you are comfortable, please note the short/medium/longer-term benefits of sleeping on our silk pillowcases.
NB: Short-term: Instant reversal of dehydration of skin and hair.
Medium-term: Leaves your moisturizing skin products on your skin, where they belong! Keeps hair looking good between shampoos due to lack of friction; minimizes breakage.
Long-term: Prevents wrinkles from forming in the cheeks, mouth, under-eye area, and forehead, plus the fluidity of the fabric accommodates shifting sleep positions throughout the night, promoting better sleep.
MPS: If you were speaking to someone who has never engaged in a wellness routine for skin, what would you say to them?
NB: You are leaving money on the table! Confidence, stress relief, self-expression, vitality, radiance, regeneration...the true currency of life. Cultivate your beauty as you would a garden, primarily for your own pleasure-and then allow it to inspire and uplift all who encounter you.
Join Her Workshop
Nodiah has graciously offered Mulberry Park Silks Customers an opportunity to learn her technique through her upcoming Facial Rejuvenation Workshop and receive 10% off. Use code MP2024 at checkout. Register between 7/29-8/12. and complete a purchase by 8/12 in order to receive a kit by the workshop date, 8/18, 3-5 pm MST. This will be followed by a co-practice on 8/20/24 6:30-7:00 pm MST during which Nodiah will check your technique and answer any questions you might have. This is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in naturally boosting their youth and radiance.
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We love hearing this type of feedback about silk benefits, particularly from beauty insiders like Nodiah. As leading silk retailers, we are proud to share why we believe we produce the best silk pillowcases, bedding, and accessories in the market.
- Our products are pure mulberry silk-never satin. Only real silk delivers beauty benefits to hair, skin, and wellness.
- All of our products are 100% silk fabric of the highest grade, 6A. Our silk sheets and pillowcases come in a range of momme weights to suit your preferences and budget.
- The silk fiber is naturally hypoallergenic; resistant to mold and dust mites; gentle on sensitive skin. The hygienic, smooth surface of silk is gentle on delicate facial skin (which is why it helps prevent wrinkles) and ideal for anyone with a skin condition like eczema or acne. We've taken the additional step of independently certifying our silk STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® for safety.
- Unlike cotton sheets and pillowcases, which absorb moisture and stay wet, silk is breathable and regulates body temperature.
- Protein-based silk is hydrating and helps prevent dry skin (unlike cotton pillowcases, which absorb precious moisture from skin and hair).
- Our silk collection includes pillowcases, sheet sets, and a duvet cover. Our accessory collection features an indulgent silk robe; a light-blocking silk eye mask; a silk glam band; silk bonnets and head scarves; and silk scrunchies.
- We are a U.S.-based company with headquarters, warehouse, and customer service offices proudly located in Branford, CT. When you call our offices, you will speak to a member of our team.
We hope you've enjoyed hearing Nodiah Brent's perspective on the beauty and wellness benefits of our silk pillowcases (learn more about Nodiah's practice). It's time to discover how our silk can help support your own health and beauty goals. As always, our team is here to answer questions about our products and offer personalized recommendations. We want you to be absolutely thrilled with your silk!
