13 Silk Pillowcases That Fight Wrinkles And Bed Head
At first glance, silk pillowcases seem more indulgent than practical—but a closer look reveals nothing could be further from the truth. Once a closely guarded celebrity secret, dermatologists have been touting the benefits of silk pillowcases for years. That's because unlike cotton—which sucks moisture away from your skin, exaggerating wrinkles and fine lines—silk doesn't absorb moisture at all, leaving you looking fresh-faced when you wake up in the morning, says Debra Jaliman, MD, a dermatologist in New York City and the author of the book Skin Rules. Silk pillowcases also provide a smooth surface for your skin—a contrast to the cotton pillowcases that can tug at your face, scrunching the collagen and causing sleep lines to appear on your face, Jaliman says. Some experts also believe that because silk is entirely natural and comes from an animal, it's more compatible with our skin than other fabrics.
In addition to reducing wrinkles, sleeping on silk also fights frizz and bedhead. Unlike other pillowcases, which rub at your hair throughout the night, silk provides your strands a smooth, frictionless surface on which to glide.
If you're worried switching to silk will put a damper on your laundry routine, don't be. Care is simple: Hand wash cold with mild detergent and line dry. Like the rest of your sheets, your pillowcase should be laundered at least once a week.
The best silk pillowcases for hair and skin come in a range of prices—spend more for one that'll last you years, or less if you're not sure you're ready to commit to sleeping on silk. Either way, a smoother mane and fresher-looking skin awaits.
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Slipsilk Pure Silk Pillowcase
The original silk pillowcase, Slipsilk has earned rave reviews from customers and dermatologists alike. Made from mulberry silk, it allows your skin to glide across the material during the night, which helps ward off wrinkles and bed head.
Buy now: starting at $79 (queen), nordstrom.com
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Drybar Slumber Party Silk Pillowcase
Blow-dry salon Drybar knows how disappointing it is to shell out for a blowout, only to wake up the next morning with a frizzy, frumpy mane. That's why the company designed this pillowcase. The finely woven fabric allows hair to glide smoothly as you toss and turn in the night, preventing breakage- and frizz-causing friction. (If you're short on hair products, here are a few quick fixes for frizzy hair.)
Buy now: $45, nordstrom.com
Spasilk 100% Pure Silk Pillowcase
Made from natural, undyed silk, the Spasilk doesn't conduct static electricity—and therefore, won't cause frizzy, limp-looking hair. With its affordable price point and wide selection of colors—17 in total—it's no wonder that this pillowcase has racked up more than 1,800 (mostly 5-star) reviews on Amazon.
Buy now: starting at $19 (queen), amazon.com
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Yala Silk Charmeuse Pillowcase in a Silk Envelope Bag
Once you start sleeping on a silk pillowcase, you'll never want to go back to cotton. With its included envelope, you can keep this case in your carryon so you can feel right at home once you reach your hotel. (Just beware of these 10 secrets hotel employees won't tell you.)
Buy now: $65, brookstone.com
Alaska Bear Natural Silk Pillowcase
Each Alaska Bear pillowcase is handmade from 100% mulberry silk and clocks in at 19 momme, a type of measurement for silk. (One momme is equal to 3.75 grams; the higher the momme, the heavier the fabric.) Maybe that's why more than 2,500 Amazon reviewers have praised this pillowcase, giving it an almost unheard-of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Buy now: starting at $20 (queen), amazon.com
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Branché Beauty Silk Charmeuse Pillowcase
Lay down in luxury with this 22-momme silk charmeuse pillowcase. Branché's proprietary weave results in a smoother finish, and reviewers rave that sleeping on this pillowcase allows them to wake up and run without having to style their hair.
Buy now: starting at $95 (standard), nordstrom.com
LilySilk Silk Pillowcase
Made of long-strand mulberry silk, this 19-momme pillowcase is entirely free of additives and chemicals. The company has strong ethical standards, too: LilySilk only buys materials from family-run farms to make sure that workers are paid a fair price and also donates $1 for every purchase made to kids living in rural China.
Buy now: starting at $16 (queen), amazon.com
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Fishers Finery Tranquil Dreams 100% Pure 25 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
With "30 percent more silk" than other pillowcases—this one boasts 25 momme compared with the average 19 momme—Fishers Finery's Tranquil Dreams comes in 11 gorgeous jewel-toned hues.
Buy now: starting at $35 (queen), amazon.com
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Yanibest 19 Momme 100% Pure Natural Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
Silk pillowcases are supposed to be smooth—but sometimes, they're so smooth that they slide right off the pillow. The Yanibest comes with a hidden side zipper to ensure that the pillowcase holds fast. (Here's what happens if you never replace your pillows.)
Buy now: starting at $19 (queen), amazon.com
Zimasilk 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
Free of chemicals, dyes, and other additives, the Zimasilk pillowcase is made of organic, 19-momme mulberry silk and comes in 14 different colors. Tip: You'll want to save the gorgeous gift packaging, too.
Buy now: starting at $23 (standard), amazon.com
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OOSilk 100% Mulberry Silk Pillow Shams Cover
Each OOSilk pillowcase is handmade from 19-momme mulberry silk, which helps prevent sleep creases on your skin and ward off tangled, knotty hair.
Buy now: starting at $21 (standard), amazon.com
The Ethical Silk Company Pillowcase
Made from empty silk worm cocoons—all of which are individually inspected before production—this Ethical Silk Company Pillowcase is as gorgeous as it is eco-friendly. Bonus: With its soft, cool texture, it's a good option for people with sensitive skin or eczema. (You can ease itchy skin with these 8 best eczema treatments.)
Buy now: starting at $55, theethicalsilkco.com
Soft Surroundings Silk Pillowcase
Made of silk charmeuse, the Soft Surroundings Silk Pillowcase comes in 13 different colors ranging from romantic pastels to bright coral hues. Bonus: It can also be monogramed for an added, personal touch.
Buy now: starting at $28 (standard), softsurroundings.com
The article 13 Silk Pillowcases That Fight Wrinkles And Bed Head originally appeared on Prevention.
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