How a silk pillowcase can help acne prone skin

Using a silk pillowcase for acne can reduce friction between your skin and the pillowcase fabric. As your skin touches the silk, it glides onto the surface, which means less friction and irritation.

Cotton can actually make things worse if you struggle with acne as it absorbs all the dirt and sebum from your skin every night. As soon as your skin touches the pillowcase, it comes in contact with accumulated dirt, oil, and bacteria, which leads to even more acne.

This is one of the main reasons why your pillowcase fabric matters for your skin health and why you should consider a silk pillowcase to reduce acne and improve the appearance of your skin.

Silk is the best pillowcase for improving skin problems like acne and breakouts because it provides a cleaner, more hygienic sleep surface. It all comes down to absorbency and moisture retention, as this is where all the dirt, oils, and sweat goes.

Cotton fibers are so absorbent that they can retain moisture for days without you even noticing it. Silk won't clog your pores and will let your skin breathe. As a result, you'll notice an improved skin texture, reduced acne, and a beautiful glow to your skin.

Silk pillowcases are easier to wash and dry than cotton or fabric blends. This is because silk is a naturally light material so it doesn't retain moisture. Also, silk gets softer with each new wash, which is great news for your skin.

Silk bedding and pillowcases have specific washing and drying instructions in order to stay in their best shape. For instance, you can wash silk by hand and avoid the washer and dryer.

However we sell 22 momme silk that is strong enough to be machine washed.

Use mild detergent with no harsh chemicals to prevent even more skin irritation. Another rule for washing silk is to never wash it with hot or even warm water. Always wash your silk pillowcase with cold water and don't leave it in the water to soak.

To dry your silk pillowcase, you can use the tumble dryer on the lowest setting and don't mix it with other fabrics. If possible, always let silk air-dry and place it on a flat surface to avoid shrinkage and folds.

Silk is a naturally soft and breathable material, which is great for any skin type, but especially oily skin. Because it's less absorbent than other fabrics, silk will help your skin be more hydrated and won't absorb all the skincare products you use at night.

If you use skincare products before bed, a cotton pillowcase will absorb a lot of the product on your skin during the night. As silk is a less absorbent fabric, you won't have this issue.

Acne can sometimes be a sign of dehydrated skin that produces excessive sebum to make up for the dehydration. This creates the perfect environment for acne and the cycle continues until the skin gets re-hydrated.

At the same time, your hair might also be causing acne if it gets in your face while you sleep. A silk pillowcase can also make your hair softer and healthier so you don't have to use so many hair products.

When you toss and turn at night, your face touches the surface of the pillow constantly. If the fabric is a little rough or incompatible with your skin type, your acne might get worse.

Also, some fabrics retain moisture, which means all the oils and sweat from your face stay on the pillowcase. It then all goes back on your face as you switch sides during the night.

Natural silk is one of the softest, most breathable fabrics in the world. It's luxurious and pleasant to the touch, which means your skin will glide onto it. The less friction there is between your face and the pillowcase fabric, the better your skin will look and feel in the morning.

Silk and satin are two very similar fabrics at first glance and even similar to the touch but there are big differences between the two. The most important distinction being - satin is not a specific fabric but rather a type of weave. Satin can be made out of cotton, polyester, and even rayon and still be soft, lightweight, and breathable.

Silk, on the other hand, is made from the silkworm cocoon which is then spun into fine fibers to make silk. The production process is long and the end product is a delicate fabric that needs special care. This is why real silk is more expensive than satin, but it's also a higher-quality fabric.

Whether you choose a satin or a silk pillowcase is up to you. However, if you want to reduce acne and give your skin a cleaner, softer, more breathable surface during the night, we recommend choosing a silk pillowcase.

Whether you have sensitive skin that breaks out often or oily acne-prone skin, your pillowcases might be to blame. Fabrics like polyester and synthetics can make your skin even worse and lead to more breakouts.

Sleeping on silk pillowcases is the most skin-friendly way to prevent irritation and acne. They're easy to wash and dry, are less absorbent than other fabrics and don't retain moisture, which means a cleaner sleeping surface. Plus, your hair will benefit from them as well! Check out our grey silk pillowcases as the colour of the moment.

Explore our bestseller silk pillowcases made of 100% pure silk and find your favourite colour and style today.