Silk soap sold more than 1,000 pieces in three days on the crowdfunding site "Makuake" and recorded the number one position in the soap category. To commemorate the first anniversary of the company's establishment, we have realized a limited number of package collaborations with five NEW YORK artists who agreed with our products. In Japan, pre-orders will be available only at Isetan from August 1st. The general sale will be on August 12th. It has already been released in the United States. The design will be provided by Patricia Field's colleagues, who have participated as stylists in "The Devil Wears Prada" and "SEX AND THE CITY" and are selling their brands worldwide. ■SARAH K CRAIG https://www.instagram.com/sarahkcphotos/ Silk is our specialty. The raw material is grown and extracted by farmers themselves, and the silk protein component "sericin" is extracted. We extract from "cocoon fluff" that is usually discarded in the process of silk making. (Patented manufacturing method) "Sericin" is said to be the closest to human skin in nature and is composed of 18 kinds of amino acids. It has three functions: (1) moisturizing and water retention, (2) antioxidant effect, and (3) ultraviolet absorption function. In particular, since it is similar to moisturizing ingredients, it can be expected to quickly penetrate the skin and provide moisture to the skin. Research has shown that it moisturizes and moisturizes the skin for a longer period of time than collagen. It is said that it also prevents spots and freckles caused by ultraviolet rays, and has a whitening effect due to its antioxidant effect. Silk raw materials are often expensive and cannot be blended in large quantities, but because we make them from raw materials, it is possible to add plenty of "sericin". A genuine Japan naturally-derived handmade soap made by a cold process and aged for one month to keep the ingredients intact. The astringent color that makes you feel the shades of ink is a 100% natural color realized by blending natural "persimmon shibu*", which has been used as a dye since ancient times. A refreshing soapy scent that is liked not only by women, but also by men. In recent years, its antiviral effect has been announced in university research, and it is also attracting attention as a natural antibacterial ingredient. Persimmon Shibu contains tannins, which can also be expected to have a pore-tightening effect. In addition, there are many products on the market that take advantage of the deodorizing effect.