SLEEP SKILLS
You’ve been sleeping all wrong – five reasons you should switch out your cotton pillowcase for a silk one
IT TURNS out we can all be getting better, more productive sleep by switching out our cotton pillowcases for silk ones.
According to a lifestyle guru, silk pillowcases help prevent breakouts, protect hair from damage, and more.
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“I converted to sleeping on a silk pillowcases in January of 2019,” the expert, who goes by Hannah Headquarters on YouTube, said in an informational posted to her channel.
She said the results were “life-changing” and recounted exactly why.
AVOIDING ALLERGENS
The first reason Hannah gave to switch to silk pillowcases is that they’re hypoallergenic, which means they provide a physical barrier between you and allergens such as dust mites.
This helps eliminate irritation caused by allergens, such as itching, sneezing, and congestion, allowing for a better night of sleep.
BYE-BYE BREAKOUTS
Next, Hannah claimed that sleeping on a silk pillow is “very literally the last step in your skincare routine.”
She went on to explain that cotton pillowcases absorb any products on your face, which leads to a dirty pillow and therefore a dirty face that is prone to breakouts.
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“Not only does that mean you’re wasting product, you’re wasting money,” she said.
“Not to mention, you’re probably a normal human being and you don’t have time to wash your pillowcase every night.
“So nights on nights on nights of sleeping with facial products on your face getting onto your pillow … and then you lie down with a clean face on that pillow, I’m just going to let you envision that,” Hannah laughed.
She added that silk and satin are less absorbent than cotton pillowcases, which means there is more product left on your face for your skin to absorb, rather than the pillow.
SAVE YOUR HAIR
Hannah said switching to silk has completely transformed her hair.
She explained that around the time she switched to silk pillowcases in 2019, she had a goal of growing out her hair.
She would visit the salon every three months for a regular trim, but eventually, her hairdresser told her there really wasn't much she had to do, as she had virtually no split ends.
“With silk pillowcases, it has less friction, so like when you’re sleeping, there’s not as much static and friction between your hair and the pillow, like a traditional cotton pillowcase.
“Therefore, you’re not damaging your hair,” Hanah explained.
COOL DOWN
Hannah said another benefit of sleeping with a silk pillowcase is that it keeps you cool at night.
She said silk fibers are “naturally breathable” and cooling, so silk pillowcases keep you cool and comfortable throughout the night.
While cotton is also a breathable fabric, it can trap moisture when you’re hot at night, per , making a less enjoyable slumber.
MAINTAIN YOUR HAIRSTYLE
Silk pillowcases not only save your hair from split ends, they also help maintain your hairstyle.
“If you do blowouts or if you have curly hair and you straighten it or visa versa … sleeping on silk helps keep the hairstyle alive.
“It eliminates bead-head and frizziness, therefore extending the life of your hair,” Hannah explained.
While silk pillowcases are one way to help protect your hair, there have been several other easy tips and tricks shared by haircare gurus online.
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For instance, one woman revealed how many times a day we should really be brushing our hair, while another showed how to brush out tangles without damaging hair further.
Furthermore, an expert shared four hairstyles that protect curly hair and help it grow out faster.
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