Beauty sleep or beauty damage—Seven to eight hours of sleep every night is essential to recharge the body, but did you know that your simple cotton pillow cover is causing unwanted harm to your skin and hair? Following skincare trends and advice from dermatologists, people are now turning to silk pillow covers instead of cotton. 90% of the world’s population still sleeps on cotton, which creates friction and causes hair breakage and skin wrinkles.

Beauty sleep or beauty damage? Know why city people are abandoning cotton and adopting silk pillow covers

There will be less hair breakage and tangling.

Cotton fibers are naturally rough. When you toss and turn throughout the night, hair gets caught in these fibers and creates traction. This is not the case with silk. Silk fibers are extremely smooth, allowing the hair to slide across the pillow cover without any friction.

• This is a boon for women with long hair because it does not let the hair get tangled overnight.
• The problem of split ends is reduced and hair fall is controlled.
• Silk does not absorb the natural oil (sebum) of the hair, which maintains the shine of the hair.

Silk works as anti-aging for the skin

Facial skin is very delicate. Cotton pillow cover absorbs moisture from the face, due to which the skin gets dehydrated. The 18 essential amino acids present in silk help in improving the metabolism of skin cells.

Expert opinion

“Silk pillow covers are not just a luxury but a necessary investment for skin health. It prevents ‘sleep folds’, which can lead to permanent wrinkles in the future. Plus, it doesn’t absorb night cream, so your expensive cream stays on the skin.”
— Senior Dermatologist

Temperature control and allergy prevention

A major feature of silk is its thermo-regulation. It gives you a cool feeling in summers and maintains body warmth in winters. Additionally, silk threads absorb less dust and dirt, thereby reducing the risk of skin allergies and dust mites. Silk is a better option for people whose skin is sensitive or who have acne problems.