How the Blissy silk pillowcase helped tame my acne-prone skin
On top of a variety of skin and hair benefits, this silk pillowcase can add a luxurious feel to my nighttime routine.
After switching out my cotton pillowcase for the silk one, I also noticed my painfully dry skin was actually retaining some moisture throughout the night. Silk doesn’t absorb as much oil and dirt from your hair and skin compared to other types of fabric, nor does it strip as much moisture from skin, explained Dr. Michele Farber, a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group, in our guide to silk face coverings. Blissy says its fabric is also hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial and Oeko-Tex certified, which verifies that products are manufactured under socially responsible working conditions.
Since I had read about silk’s benefits prior to buying my pillowcase, I expected some minor changes to my highly irritated skin. What I didn’t expect, however, was how much the silk actually enhanced my overall sleep. As a lifelong cotton pillowcase user, the experience was mostly a “I didn’t know what I was missing” type of realization: Silk is much softer, cooler and more comfortable than any other fabric I’d ever tried. The breathable cooling effect of my Blissy pillowcase has also been a godsend as the months turn warmer, especially since I’m an uncomfortably hot sleeper. Plus, the look and feel of a silk pillowcase adds a little piece of luxury to my bedtime routine that I love to pair with a glass of wine, silk pajamas and an eye mask for the complete experience.
Since the Blissy pillowcase is on the pricier side, I decided to try just one before making the full commitment. A few months in, I had already invested in two more that I can use in between wash cycles. That’s one of my favorite features of this pillowcase: It’s machine-washable, allowing me to throw it in the wash on a delicate cycle and use it the next day. Blissy says you can tumble dry its silk products, but I let the pillowcase air dry just to be safe, and the material dries completely within a few hours.
If you’re looking for other 100% Mulberry silk pillowcases to shop, we’ve compiled some highly rated options below based on our past reporting and from notable brands across various price points.
Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson, a board-certified dermatologist, previously recommended this silk pillowcase from Slip due to its high quality. The machine-washable pillowcase is designed to reduce friction on your face and keep your hair from tangling throughout the night, according to the brand. It’s available in both Queen and King sizes and comes in multiple colorways, including Pink, Charcoal and Gold.
Casper’s silk pillowcase is available in two sizes — Standard and King — and in five colorways, including Peach, Oatmilk and Indigo. The brand also offers a silk pillowcase and sleep mask bundle.
This option from Select reader favorite brand Brooklinen comes in seven colors and two sizes: Standard and King. The fabric, which Brooklinen says is naturally cool to the touch, is Oeko-Tex certified for chemical safety and machine-washable. If you don’t love it, Brooklinen does offer a one year return policy so you can get a full refund.
This pillowcase from Alaska Bear, which we previously recommended in our guide to silk bedding, features a hidden zipper so you won’t accidentally snag your skin or hair, according to the brand. The pillowcase is offered in more than 40 colors and patterns, ranging from Mint Green to Marble White, and you can choose from a Standard, Queen or King size.
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