Aura: Where Healing Meets Innovation – The Story Behind MMT Silk
My name is Yoyo, and I’m a skincare specialist based in London, where I’ve lived for the past four years. I founded Aura not just as a skincare company, but as a personal mission—born out of one of the most challenging periods of my life.
A few years ago, my mother became bedridden. Around the same time, I developed shingles. It was a devastating time for both of us—our skin became extremely dry, itchy, and sensitive. We couldn’t wear anything without irritation. Even soft cotton and traditional silk were unbearable.
Desperate for relief, I began searching for something that would truly support healing and soothe our skin. That’s when I came across something extraordinary: MMT silk—a revolutionary fabric developed in China a decade ago to help surgical patients recover from bedsores. Unlike ordinary silk, MMT silk was designed for healing, not just luxury.
I ordered some of this fabric, and I made nightwear for both myself and my mother. The result was nothing short of life-changing. Our skin calmed down, our sleep improved, and for the first time in weeks, we felt comforted and protected.
This experience sparked something in me. I began researching skin conditions and was shocked to learn that 60% of people in the UK suffer from dry or sensitive skin. That’s not just a statistic—it’s millions of people walking around feeling uncomfortable in their own skin.
Why Is This So Common?
The answer lies in our environment. UK water is extremely alkaline, while healthy skin thrives at a slightly acidic pH. Add in our cold, damp climate, and it’s a perfect storm for skin issues like eczema, dermatitis, and chronic dryness.
Why MMT Silk Is Different
Traditional Mulberry silk has long been praised for its skincare benefits, thanks to its pH level of 5.5—close to that of healthy skin. But it’s not perfect.
In the process of refining Mulberry silk, a key protein called sericin is completely removed. That’s a shame—because sericin is a powerhouse for the skin. It has antioxidant, antibacterial, and cell-regenerating properties. It’s even used in tissue engineering and advanced cosmetics because it’s so skin-compatible.
MMT silk, however, retains this incredible protein.
That means:
· Faster healing for irritated or damaged skin
· Reduction in itchiness and dryness
· Protection against bacteria and inflammation
· A natural barrier that supports your skin’s own renewal process
Practical Beauty
MMT silk isn’t just skin-friendly—it’s user-friendly too.
· Machine washable – no more handwashing or dry cleaning.
· All-season wear – keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter.
· Eco-conscious – no silkworms are harmed, and the production uses less water and energy. It's the perfect choice for vegans and the environmentally conscious.
From Personal Pain to Purpose
Aura was born from a place of vulnerability, but it’s grown into a purpose-driven brand for people who are tired of temporary fixes and looking for something that works with their skin, not against it.
Our mission is simple:
To bring healing, comfort, and beauty to your everyday life through science-backed, skin-loving innovation.
Whether you're battling eczema, recovering from surgery, or just fed up with dry, sensitive skin—Aura and MMT silk are here to change the way you think about fabric.
It’s not just what you put on your skin.
It’s what you wrap your body in, night after night.
Aura. Wrap your skin in healing.