Here’s why you should swap your cotton pillowcase with a silk one ASAP!
Do you want clear and smooth skin, or do you want to wake up with lustrous, healthy hair? Replacing your cotton pillowcase with a silk pillowcases can make a huge difference.
Splurging on a silk pillowcase might sound frivolous but believe it or not, these are worth the investment as they are smooth against your skin and hair. After the switch, you will notice your hair is less frizzy and tangled when you wake up, and your skin will not have those weird pillow creases in the morning either.
What are the benefits of using a silk pillowcase?
Here are some of the benefits you can expect after switching to a silk pillowcase:
- Prevents acne
Cotton absorbs natural oil and bacteria from your face and hair, which builds upon your pillowcase night after night, making it a breeding ground for bacteria. Additionally, if you have acne-prone skin, the friction from cotton pillowcases can make your acne worse. Since a silk pillowcases absorbs less oil and dirt, it is a better option than cotton. (Try Dr G Sebum Control Facewash to clear pores and prevent future breakouts.)
- Prevents wrinkles
We know it sounds too good to be true, but a silk pillowcase can prevent wrinkles. Have you noticed pillow lines on your face after you wake up? While they disappear in some time, according to research, over time, skin stretching and pulling that happens overnight can cause permanent sleep wrinkles. Since these have a smooth surface with very little friction, there is less tugging on the skin.
A silk pillowcase can help with wrinkles, but it can’t address all your ageing concerns. Do you want to get a youthful complexion? Dr G Active C Serum is an excellent option to get younger-looking, radiant skin.
- Keep your skin hydrated
If you want to wake up to hydrated and glowing skin, silk pillowcases can be a great addition to your beauty routine. Due to its super-smooth texture, a silk pillowcase doesn’t absorb a lot of moisture. Therefore, it doesn’t strip off the moisture from your skin and keeps it hydrated and healthy. (For an extra dose of hydration, try Dr G HA Intense Moisturiser)
- Prevent frizzy hair
Are you struggling with dry and frizzy hair? Friction is the culprit! Since cotton pillowcases create friction, sleeping on them can snag your hair and cause frizz. A silk pillowcase, on the other hand, thanks to its incredibly smooth texture, lets your hair slide over it without friction, reducing the likelihood of waking up with frizzy hair, tangles, or bedhead.
- Good for dry hair
If you have dry and brittle hair, a silk pillowcase is a godsend. Since it doesn’t strip your hair of the much-needed hydration, it keeps your hair healthy and nourished. A silk pillowcase also minimises hair damage and breakage.
What to look for in a silk pillowcases?
With so many options in the market, how to pick the right silk pillowcases for yourself. Here are a few things you should keep in mind while buying one:
- Mulberry silk
We recommend buying a high-quality silk pillowcase; made of pure 100% mulberry silk.
- Beware of synthetic blends
Be wary of silk blends containing other fabrics, particularly synthetic materials such as rayon and polyester. These combinations are unlikely to provide the same level of benefits as pure silk.
- Right size
While buying a silk pillowcase, you must consider the size so it doesn’t slip off while you sleep.
Wondering where to find the best silk pillowcases? Try Dr G Mulberry Silk Pillow Cover. This super-soft pillowcases, made of natural silk proteins, protects your skin and hair from unwanted tugging and ensures that you wake up with glowing skin and frizz-free hair. For added benefits, you can try Dr G Mulberry Eye Sleeping Mask. Wrapped in the best quality silk, this luxurious mask will help you relax and get undisturbed beauty sleep.