Abstract
Silk is fast becoming one of the most studied natural materials for biomedical applications. Its exceptional physical and chemical properties have been utilized for centuries for a variety of purposes beyond textiles. The last decade has seen the use of silk in personal care and drug delivery increase exponentially. This could be attributed to the versatile nature of silk, which can be easily tailored and positive effects on the functionality and regeneration of tissues have been shown. Future research will open more avenues for developing personal care products and advanced drug delivery. This chapter presents a overview of silk use and the superior properties that make this material so attractive. A comprehensive review of current pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical formulations that incorporate silk is also given.
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