Silky Paws Advanced Age-Defying Hand Cream, styled with cherry blossoms, symbolizing renewal, beauty, and Japanese skincare traditions Silky Paws Advanced Age-Defying Hand Cream, styled with cherry blossoms, symbolizing renewal, beauty, and Japanese skincare traditions

Age-defying skincare
for your
hands

Scientist applying hand cream in a skincare lab, representing the dermatological testing and advanced formulation of Silky Paws Scientist applying hand cream in a skincare lab, representing the dermatological testing and advanced formulation of Silky Paws

Why ferment botanical ingredients?

  • Japan has a long history of fermenting food and botanicals for health and wellness. 
  • Natural, plant-based ingredients are fermented, a process by which microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) break them down into new compounds.
  • This enhances bioavailability of nutrients, making them more potent and easily absorbed.

    Fermenting botanicals supercharges the potency and skincare benefits
Silky Paws hand cream being gently massaged into the back of the hands, highlighting hydration and anti-aging benefits Silky Paws hand cream being gently massaged into the back of the hands, highlighting hydration and anti-aging benefits

What is the skin’s microbiome? 

  • The skin’s microbiome is a combination of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria which work together to keep the skin barrier healthy. 
  • If the skin barrier is weakened, the skin loses moisture and becomes more sensitised to environmental stressors such as UV exposure and extreme weather.
  • The skin’s microbiome naturally declines with age.
Moisturizing hand cream application with soft, radiant skin, demonstrating the nourishing effects of Silky Paws Moisturizing hand cream application with soft, radiant skin, demonstrating the nourishing effects of Silky Paws

Why add Prebiotics & Postbiotics to skincare?

  • Prebiotics nourish beneficial bacteria on the skin. Postbiotics are bioactive compounds created during fermentation, such as antioxidants.

The benefits include:

  • Supports a balanced skin microbiome.
  • Improves skin hydration and reduces sensitivity.
  • Supports the skin’s barrier and promotes overall skin health.

Active skincare ingredients for your hands

  • Kojic Acid derived from fermented black rice water, a natural skin brightener that reduces dark spots and pigmentation.
    Kojic Acid from Fermented Black Rice Water

    Visibly brightens and evens out skin tone, helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots and pigmentation.

  • Fermented Japanese Pagoda Leaf Extract (Sophora Japonica)

    Powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, improves hydration and supports the skin’s protective barrier.

  • Sakura Extract (Cherry Blossom)

    A symbol of beauty in Japan, supports skin elasticity and hydration, for smoother and more youthful looking hands.

  • Japanese Knotweed Extract

    Known for its high concentration of resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that helps to reduce the visible signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. 

  • Matcha Green Tea Extract

    Rich in antioxidants to address the signs of premature skin ageing. Improves skin hydration and elasticity, contributing to a smoother and more resilient skin. 

  • Tea Seed Oil

    Antioxidants and rich fatty acids deeply nourish and hydrate, for soft and smooth skin.

  • Bakuchi Seed Oil

    A natural alternative to retinol, helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and visibly improve uneven skin tone, for more supple, radiant looking skin.

  • Ferulic Acid

    A potent antioxidant known for its ability to brighten skin and visibly reduce pigmentation.

  • Ceramide Complex

    Formulated to be readily absorbed by the skin to replenish and protect hands from environmental stressors.

  • Prebiotics and Postbiotics

    Helps support a balanced microbiome, maintain skin hydration, support the skin’s barrier and promote overall skin health.

Silky Paws bespoke fragrance is a delicate balance of uplifting citrus notes from mandarin, tangelo, and orange, transitioning into a soothing botanical blend of lavender, rosemary, and cedarwood for a refreshing yet calming scent experience Silky Paws bespoke fragrance is a delicate balance of uplifting citrus notes from mandarin, tangelo, and orange, transitioning into a soothing botanical blend of lavender, rosemary, and cedarwood for a refreshing yet calming scent experience

SILKY PAWS bespoke fragrance is designed to gently uplift, with citrus scents of tangelo, mandarin and orange that gradually give way to a delicate blend of soothing lavender, rosemary and cedarwood.
Kristen Hinrichsen, founder of Silky Paws, passionate about combining Japanese beauty traditions with modern skincare science to create luxurious, results-driven hand care Kristen Hinrichsen, founder of Silky Paws, passionate about combining Japanese beauty traditions with modern skincare science to create luxurious, results-driven hand care

A note from our Founder…

"I have long been impressed by the Japanese Beauty (J-Beauty) holistic approach to skincare, that integrates wellness, mindfulness and natural ingredients. I love the fusion of tradition and innovation in formulating, and believe fermenting botanicals to enhance their potency makes perfect sense.

I have a background in skincare marketing, and I am aware of how much time and money women spend on their face care routine, but tend to neglect their hands, which are always exposed to the elements and reveal their true age. I want to help women look and feel their best, and enable them to elevate their hand care routine.

I’ve partnered with PhD Cosmetic Chemists that are experts in biotechnology and the microbiome of ageing skin, and developed SILKY PAWS as a luxurious addition to a discerning skincare routine.”

Founder Kristen Hinrichsen