Why A Silk Pillowcase Might Be The Key To Stopping Your Hair Breakage

Unbeknownst to some people, the unlikely culprit behind your skin and hair woes could be the cotton pillowcases you've come to know and love—so if major bed head and sleep lines are what your nightmares are made of, you should probably consider making the switch to a silk pillowcase.

Meet Our Experts: Michelle Henry, MD FAAD, founder and owner of Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan in New York City, Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City

The truth is, transitioning from cotton to silk pillowcases isn't just aesthetically pleasing—think of how much prettier your bedspread will look—it can also have major hair and skin benefits.

“Cotton pillowcases can cause friction that leads to folding and wrinkling of the skin,” Dr. Zeichner explains. “Softer fabrics like silk take away the friction for potentially less wrinkles in the long run.”

It’s time to toss out your cotton cases and make the most out of your nighttime routine with silk fabric that does the work while you catch some well-deserved Z’s.