ALASKA BEAR 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin Health, Hypoallergenic, Standard Size 50x75cm Natural Silk Pillow Case Slip Beauty Sleep (1pc, Black)

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What’s the thread count? This isn’t always specified, but don’t get too excited by very high numbers, as there are some creative counting techniques. However, genuinely higher numbers have advantages. Most guides seem to say 400 thread count or more is preferable. Most silk pillowcases are insistent on following specific instructions to ensure they last as long as possible and in great condition. While some insist on handwashing and hanging up to dry, others are more flexible in allowing you to wash in a washing machine on a delicate cycle and lay flat when drying. It's important to be aware of the level of care involved so you aren't damaging the fibers or losing out on the full benefits of your pillowcase by not looking into how to wash and care for it. Experts tend to recommend changing out your pillowcase often—from every 3 days to weekly—for hygienic reasons. When it comes to keeping your pillowcase clean, you’ll want to decide what is most convenient for you: Are you someone who is okay with hand washing your pillow every several days, or do you want the ease of using a washing machine? It is also important to be made aware that silk pillowcases are graded in “mommes” this pretty much indicates the weight. 12-19 mommes is considered high quality.

Silk Benefits for Hair and Skin: Zima silk pillowcases are made of pure mulberry silk. It has various kinds of Amino Acids that are believed to effectively stimulate your skin cells' metabolism. Silk is gentle and naturally nourishing on your hair and skin. Best for sensitive skin or minimizing morning lines, wrinkles, acne. Silk is anti static and friction, excellent for curly hair, bed head, hair breakage and hair loss. Mass-produced silk is made from domesticated silkworms that live on farms and are fed mulberry leaves. Mela’s Silk pillowcase on the other hand is a vegan alternative, made from 100% Eucalyptus, sourced from regenerative forests in Europe. With this in mind, their vegan silk pillowcase is definitely the most sustainable and environmentally friendly on our list. It performed incredibly well too, meaning it's a good option to consider whether you specifically require a vegan alternative or not.

Sleeping on a silk pillowcase can prevent creases and fine lines on the face, and can help to reduce hair breakage or bedhead. However, they also aren’t a replacement for a diligent skincare or haircare routine. Think of sleeping on a silk pillowcase as a nightly supplement—it can help to support your beauty routine far better than other pillowcases. They're cooler and more comfortable – silk pillowcases offer a more comfortable night's sleep thanks to their cooling texture.

What's great about the ALASKA BEAR silk pillowcase is that it comes in around 5 sizes with the majority of the popular and standard sizes being available. There are also over 10 colours to choose from which gives you a bit of playroom for finding the right colour to match your bedroom. By the way, they are naturally dyed which means no colour shading or fading. It comes in a modest range of four colours including pink, blue and white and you can also get silk duvet covers to match if you’ve recently had a lottery win. Gentler and kinder on the skin—some beauty experts argue that rough cotton pillowcases can contribute to signs of aging, such as wrinkles and lines. But the soft smoothness of silk pillowcases is much gentler on your skin and is thought to slow the rate of appearance. Unfortunately, there are some doubts about whether the product is actually 100% Mulberry Silk, with the material feeling more like a polyester blend. But despite this, Alaska Bear left our reviewer's skin and hair feeling more moisturized and shiny than an ordinary cotton pillow, so it was undoubtedly still a better option than a regular pillowcase. Of these, 100% silk and mulberry silk are the most quality materials, while many of the other silk descriptions refer to various weaves or satin finishes. What is 100% silk?Decide on which momme would suit you best. 12-19 is great quality, and going for 22 or 25 momme you should find an incremental quality increase but usually with a large price increase. Protect your skin and enjoy your beauty sleep at the same time with the Lulusilk anti-wrinkle pillowcase. Another of the best products on the market, made from 100% mulberry silk, these pillowcases look and feel incredible. The natural mulberry silk can help you to get less wrinkles, and fewer issues with hair friction too. Features Mulberry silk is seen to be the best quality silk used in silk pillowcases with cheaper versions infusing synthetic materials.

The long, smooth fibers of pure silk don’t retain moisture, keeping your face and hair cool and comfortable. Silk is also naturally hypoallergenic. Benefits for Hair】Protect curly hair and keep your hairdo nice while you sleep, and you don't wake up with crazy split ends or frizz by experiencing less friction

Given their dual powers, the highest quality silk bedding is pricier than cotton or flannel sheets, so buying a full set of sheets before trying them out might not be the best idea. We recommend investing in a set of pillowcases first, testing if you like them and then deciding whether to go for the full bedroom suite. That way, you can narrow down your colour preference too, as many come in different shades and prints. To help you decide, we've rounded up the best silk pillowcases to buy now. The best silk pillowcases to buy now Size– size also mattered when testing the best silk pillowcases. Some brands only offer one size, whereas others had up to five. Equally, some silk pillowcases came up small on standard pillows. A silk pillowcase is a popular alternative to cotton or synthetic materials due to the way it looks after your skin whilst you’re asleep. The idea is that it doesn’t absorb moisture as much as cotton. As a result you definitely wake up looking like a supermodel (Ed: er, not sure we can guarantee that). The three main things to look for when you’re buying a silk pillowcase. That means that you can turn the pillow over without compromising on the fabric of your pillowcase.

Another customer mentioned how the pillow has helped her skin—including banishing those annoying sleep lines that show up when your face is planted against a wrinkled cotton pillowcase. The Avocado Silk Pillowcase comes in three different sizes and six colors, allowing for ultimate customization to your needs. We also love the envelope closure, which will keep your pillow safe and secure all night long. Just note that the brand recommends not having the cases in direct sunlight, so bedrooms that have a lot of windows or open concepts might want to pay attention to the colors they choose or the positioning of their beds.Our fashion editor has been testing the Espa silk pillowcase over the course of the past month. Firstly we'll touch on her thoughts on the design which feels super elegant when dressing the bed, thanks to the Oxford pillowcase edges – synonymous with hotel pillows. The Slip pillowcase didn’t have the highest momme count of those tested (although it's pretty good), but the thermal-regulating was a big bonus and made up for that massively – the pillow was cooling and refreshing even on warmer evenings. Our tester's partner also commented on how he even felt a difference in his beard the next day! Organic Silk】We use only pure Mulberry silk, which is an organic fiber with a relatively low carbon footprint, low soil and low land impact. Mulberry leaves trees help to store carbon. Cool to the touch, sensuously smooth, hypoallergenic and breathable