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More and more of us are incorporating silk as an essential cosmetic accessory into our beauty routine. Here’s why.
We spend about a third of our lives in bed and often sleep on our sides, spending 7 to 8 hours every night in a position that irritates and wrinkles the skin on our faces. Silk can prove to be our beauty ally!
Who hasn’t woken up with a “sleep crease”?
Most of us use classic cotton pillowcases. The problem: cotton doesn’t glide, and the fabric continuously rubs and pulls on the delicate areas of the face and neck.
With age, our skin becomes more fragile and less elastic, and these “sleep creases” take longer to disappear, slowly transforming into wrinkles.
Only pillowcases made from a soft and low-abrasion fabric can limit the friction of the fabric against your skin.
A precious and delicate textile, silk has numerous benefits
- It is non-absorbent and dehydrates the epidermis three times less than cotton. It thus maintains the skin’s natural hydration throughout the night
- It is regenerating for the skin (and even for hair). It prevents the appearance of marks and the worsening of fine lines by boosting collagen production thanks to the amino acids naturally contained in its protein
- It is antibacterial and prevents the appearance of inflammation and blemishes. It is the best ally for oily, combination, and sensitive acne-prone skin. A silk pillowcase is therefore much more hygienic than a cotton one, which must be washed every 4 days to avoid irritating the skin
- It is thermoregulating and prevents the rapid proliferation of bacteria by staying cool all night long
- It is soft and does not produce static electricity: hair and skin truly glide over the fabric without causing creases, knots, or marks on the face
- It is hypoallergenic, providing relief to asthmatics and others allergic to dust mites, who can sleep and breathe through their noses upon waking
My experience with silk
I am a fan of pillowcases from the brand iSeelk. This young French brand offers 100% natural pillowcases made of mulberry silk, OEKO-TEX® certified with a quality of 22 momme.
This means that no chemical treatments are used during the manufacturing of the products, in order to preserve the extraordinary and natural qualities of the silk.
Try silk, and you’ll be hooked!