Yes, a Silk Pillowcase Is Worth It

There's no miracle cure for acne—no, really—but combining good skincare with a silk pillowcase can be a life-changer. That means washing your face. That is not a joke, I promise.  Silk pillowcases  help skin stay hydrated, meaning that going to bed with a clean face that's been slathered in your favorite serums and moisturizers will keep the acne far, far away.

Even for my non-textured haired friends, silk pillowcases can change your entire game. They'll help your hair by preventing kinks and flyaways, so if you're a member of the Thick Hair Club (I'm a card-carrying member) or a frizzy haired gal, this is a worthwhile investment. The silk cuts down on friction between your head and the pillow, making bed head something you only dreamt about...in your

While a silk pillowcase is certainly a luxury purchase and some may balk at the prices, think of it this way: You'll be saving so much money in the long-run. Extending the lifespan of blowouts, not using so much skincare because your skin feels great...where is the issue?

If you suffer from rosacea or eczema, silk is a great option for you when it comes to fabrics. Silk is less abrasive on your face than your run-of-the-mill cotton covers, resulting in less friction on your skin, which will be far less irritated, which can help reduce redness.

Another benefit of a silk pillowcase? Less puffiness! Yes, my dears—sleeping on silk, like this one from Brooklinen, can help reduce exposure to allergens like mold, dust mites, and fungus (gross) which can all create allergic reactions in the skin like puffiness. 

Got a case of the night sweats? Not anymore—silk's cooling effects and ability to adjust to the room's may help you on those nights when your room is sweltering or you're recovering from a gnarly fever you just can't sweat out. 

Some people are beautiful unicorns, sleeping on their backs, not daring to let their precious cheeks dare to touch a pillow. And then there's some of us (me) that wake up a wrangled, tossed-up mess, and for those people, silk pillowcases like this one from Go-To are truly game-changers. Waking up without creases in your face from your pillowcase means no wrinkles in the future!

As a black woman, my hair is very important to me. If you asked me to choose between my hair and sleep, I don't know which one I'd be able to pick—that's how much I love both of them. Even though my hair is almost always in a protective style or a wig, I still take what I sleep on very seriously to protect this huge head of natural hair I have. I may have 100 pillows on my bed at all times, but all of them have silk pillowcases. Even though I sleep in a bonnet (like Kelly Rowland and, you know, black women everywhere, even though modern media might lead you to believe differently), I still have silk pillowcases. Why? Because I love silk, and never in my entire hair-having life has my bonnet stayed on the entire night. I'm not taking any chances. curl pattern is precious.

Hair breakage is as welcome in the world as a wild pony in a glass shop. While silk pillowcases can't prevent damage, the smooth texture can help prevent the friction that can lead your down the slippery path of split ends.

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