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Methodology- The silk cocoons were given to 20 peoples and asked them to apply it on face.
Following steps were used as methodology for this research paper.
1) Take one cup of warm water and soak 4-6 cocoons in water.
2) Cut one end of cocoon through silkworm and insert it on a finger.
3) Gently rub it on your face and massage your facial skin.

Fig : Copied image showing steps of using cocoons

Results: Among the 20 peoples 8 were facing acne problems 5 were facing dry skin 2 has
wrinkles problem and 5 were allergic to chemical-based cosmetics. Continuous use of this
cocoon facial has shown following changes on facial skin.
1) Gaining moisturizer
2) Removing tan and dirt
3) Immediate imparting long lasting silk feeling to skin that can even persist after showering
also.
4) Images shows the results of before and after use of silk cocoon facial.

Picture: showing use of cocoon facial before and after

Disscusion:
Sericin has properties like biocompatibility, biodegradability and wettability that allows
development of cosmetic products for skin, nails and hair (Pawar & Padamwar, 2004; Voegeli et
al., 1993; Yamada et al., 2001). Moisturizers made by using sericin protein has special
development; these moisturizers are used to prevent and delay the dehydration of the top layer
of the skin. The water loss from upper layer od skin epidermis can be restored by using these
moisturizers. (GmbH Ziolkowsky, 1998).
https://jesjalna.org/Zoology-Publications/index.html 101 Department of Zoology, J. E. S. College, Jalna