With the cold, dark nights and nowhere to go, we may as well make our sleep more luxurious.
Enter: silk pillowcases.
From less bad hair days to healthier-looking skin, silk pillowcases are the real deal. The average person spends around 26 years sleeping. This undoubtedly involves a whole lot of time tossing and turning, adding stress to our tresses and creases to our faces.
However, if you invest in a silk pillowcase, you can combat this. Not only do they make you feel more elegant, they also provide plenty of impressive beauty benefits for both your skin and hair.
A must-have for any beauty enthusiast, here’s why you should consider switching up your pillowcases.
They help hair retain moisture
Silk pillowcases help keep your hair hydrated and retain moisture so if you’re prone to a flaky scalp or brittle locks, they are the ideal buy. Cotton, which is used in traditional pillowcases, is more porous than silk, stealing more moisture from your strands. According to Hellenic Silk Company, synthetic fibres absorb around 30% of moisture, while silk only takes 11%.
They Reduce Unwanted Bed Head
Thanks to silk’s soft and smooth texture, hair is able to easily glide over the material without any friction. This means you are less likely to wake up with the dreaded bed head. An anti-static material, silk pillowcases are extremely kind on hair, reducing frizz and tangles. During product testing, silk brand Slip found, that users experience 43% less friction than if they were using cotton cases.
Less Hair Breakage
Unlike synthetic pillowcases, silk’s slippery smooth surface is less likely to snag hair or leave it tangled, which contributes to to breakage and thinning.
They Can Prevent Wrinkles
The silky and gentle surface means for very little friction and less tugging on delicate facial skin. Studies have shown that tossing and turning throughout the night causes creases in the skin but a smooth surface, such as a silk pillowcase, can minimise wrinkles in the long run.
They Are Hypoallergenic
Are you prone to allergies? Silk pillowcases can help with that. Pure silk is an hypoallergenic and antibacterial material, meaning there is less chance of your pillowcases collecting germs. This makes them the perfect sleep companion for those who suffer from sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Skin Care Stays Put
You’ve spent the best part of half an hour carefully applying your night time skincare products and the last thing you want is for your cotton pillowcase to soak it all up. Silk is less absorbent, keeping that all-important moisture where it should be – your face. Silk pillowcases are especially beneficial for those with particularly dry skin or for use in the colder winter months, when moisture is even more valuable.
They Help To Regulate Your Temperature
Synthetic temperatures found in traditional cotton pillowcases are more likely to trap heat, while natural materials such as silk are considered to be more breathable. Not only will this help improve sleep quality, skin will be less prone to redness and inflammation.
