I wouldn’t call myself a Poosh stan but I do work out sometimes Instagram A post from the wellness brand founded by Kourtney Kardashian. It’s a true visual mixture of aspiration, inspiration, hashtags (#pooshtheboundaries), and a light-hearted thing from Ms. Parker herself. From the latter category, a quick word of wisdom struck me: If she’s traveling anywhere for more than a night, Kourtney insists on bringing her best silk pillowcases.
I, a proud owner of both a silk and satin pillowcase, have this in common with Kourtney. It seems like absolute diva behaviour, but once you discover the benefits (for hair and skin – wrinkles especially) and feel the difference (Percale can’t compare), you’ll never want to sleep on anything else.
Featured image by Claire Huntsberger.
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Why sleep on a silk pillow?
Aside from the wonderfully luxurious touch of silk on your cheek, silk pillowcases are said to help reduce frizz, protect hair cuticles, reduce breakouts, and prevent facial wrinkles.
It’s all about friction. Silk’s soft nature reduces friction back and forth on skin, lashes, and hair, so your blowout is protected for longer. And since silk absorbs less moisture than cotton, your skincare products will stay on your face—and you’ll also reduce the likelihood of breakouts.
Silk is inherently hypoallergenic, so it is an excellent fabric choice for those with sensitive skin.
Silk pillowcases versus satin pillowcases
While satin offers many of the benefits of silk (it’s breathable, hypoallergenic, and less absorbent than cotton), the main difference is how it’s made. Silk is a fiber produced naturally by silkworms (a process developed in ancient China). Satin, technically speaking, is a type of fabric made from synthetic fibers such as polyester, rayon, and cotton.
The synthetic nature of satin makes it affordable (while still offering similar benefits) and not quite as fluffy as silk. It’s a solid, budget-friendly alternative.
In fact, I switch out my silk and satin pillowcases regularly, though the silk option is definitely my go-to silky-I rarely notice much difference.
Best silk pillowcases of 2023
With talk of the benefits of silk for beauty, your options are broad and steady. That being said, we’ve narrowed it down to the 10 best silk pillowcases you can buy right now based on reviews, a mulberry blend (the “Egyptian cotton” of the silk pillow world), and the all-important mum count, which reflects the density of silk. (For reference, the average mother silk count is 19.)
Best silk pillow cover
Another strong boast
Amazon review star
The best affordable silk pillowcase
Another great affordable option
Best silk pillowcase for curly hair
Best silk pillow pattern choices
High quality silk pillow case
Best bang for your buck
The best choice of satin
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