Silk Pillowcase for the Ultimate Beauty Sleep
It is likely you will spend much of your life with your face in a pillow. Hours of cumulative smushing of your skin into a pillowcase can over time etch in permanent lines and wrinkles. We tend to be gentle and cautious with our faces during the waking hours, yet during the sleeping hours we may be causing more damage than we are aware. To skincare addicts like me, women who want to preserve their beauty, or simply people who enjoy their sleep time, a silk pillowcase is the ultimate beauty staple. In this blog post I will tell you all about the silk pillowcase benefits and why it will be your new beauty staple too.
There is a reason we so aptly call it ‘beauty sleep’. During sleep your body works on cellular repair, regeneration and a whole host of other critical processes. Quality sleep ensures you are energetic, your immune system works effectively, you can concentrate clearly, keep disease at bay, regulate mood, quell inflammation, uphold a sharp reaction time, maintain a healthy weight, keep clear skin, maximise athletic performance… the list is endless. A silk pillowcase is the perfect way to upgrade your beauty sleep to ensure you wake up bright eyed and prepared to take on the day. Your silk pillowcase benefits you in a myriad of ways.
Silk Pillowcase Benefits
Encourages healthy hair
The friction elicited between your hair and a cotton pillowcase can encourage hair frizz, knots, tangles and – worst of all – hair breakage. If you are looking to grow out your hair, preserve its shine, or simply keep it in top condition, a silk pillowcase will greatly benefit you. Unlike cotton or other synthetic materials, silk is gentle on hair.
Say goodbye to the dreaded morning bedhead. Knots and tangles will become a thing of the past. You will see less hair on your pillowcase caused by tension of your pillow tugging against your scalp all night. A silk pillowcase is crucial during periods of time where your hair is more delicate and susceptible to breakage. Whether you have chemically treated hair, are dealing with stress or hair thinning – reduce unnecessary overnight hair breakage with a silk pillowcase. You deserve to preserve your precious locks.
Preserves youthful-looking skin
This is one of my favourite silk pillowcase benefits. I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand when I wake up with creases on my face from my pillow. Especially when you have to run out the door. Unlike standard cotton pillowcases that leach moisture and hydration from your skin, silk is kind on skin. It helps to maintain skin’s hydration level, thus preserving skin health. While cotton pillowcases can absorb all the skincare products you have so meticulously selected to remain on your face overnight, silk does not do this. This will be essential to your anti-ageing efforts.
We spend a third of our lives on our pillowcase. In fact, we will never have a closer, more intimate, frequent face-to-face (literally!) relationship with anyone outside of our pillowcase. I am sure you have woken up plenty of times with sleep creases etched into your skin, from where your face was planted in your pillow.
When we are young, our skin can bounce back from stressors a lot quicker. However, over time, consistent etching of these sleep creases into our skin results in more permanent wrinkles and lines. Silk has a unique amino acid composition that is very similar to that of human skin. It is soft, gentle, and will minimise any lines that could be caused overnight as a result of using a standard pillowcase.
Promotes shiny hair
When you work so hard to achieve glossy, magazine-quality locks, don’t allow your would-be beauty sleep to ruin them. Regular pillowcases have the tendency to leach colour and lustre from vibrant, shiny hair. Your locks will glide over soft silk, maintaining all your natural hair-loving hydration, keeping hair sleek and shiny. Silk will also help preserve your hair style far better than cotton will. Your hair, as well as your hair stylist, will thank you.
Suitable for sensitive skin
Our Senescence Wellness Silk Pillowcases are hypoallergenic, using only the finest materials and non-toxic dyes. It’s soft and delicate texture is non-abrasive and smooth. This minimises any possible skin irritation or redness caused by regular pillowcases. While other materials such as cotton may absorb oils, sweat and dust, resulting in more frequent breakouts and other skin sensitivity issues, silk will be greatly helpful in your efforts to combat unwanted breakouts.
Not to mention, if you sweat a lot at night, this may be exasperating your facial breakouts. Standard cotton pillowcases will be doing you no favours because of their porous qualities. As with all bed sheets, pillowcases, makeup brushes, or anything that touches your face, just make sure to wash them regularly to reduce bacterial counts.
Cooling and naturally regulates temperature
For those who struggle with overheating at night, silk is naturally cooling and can help to regulate body temperature. Unlike cotton, which can leave you feeling sweaty and hot, silk helps to wick away moisture. This keeps your face cool and dry throughout the night. Studies have shown that keeping the room at a cooler temperature at night time can help you achieve better sleep. So, if you struggle with becoming overly hot, switching to silk can help you achieve better quality beauty sleep.
The Ultimate Form of Self Care
There is simply something about a silk pillowcase that is wonderfully indulgent, like the ultimate form of self care. It makes you feel as though, in using it, you truly are looking after yourself. You are making a statement that you matter and you are important – not only during your waking hours, but while you are dreaming too. Sleep is precious, and so are you.
It is empowering to know you can actively be looking after your hair and skin in a state as passive as sleeping. You can go to bed and wake up with peace of mind that you are truly getting the most out of your beauty sleep. Now that you’ve heard all about silk pillowcase benefits, I suggest you try it for yourself. For girls who already do their best to care for their hair and skin, a silk pillowcase is a great way to up-level your beauty routine.
The Senescence Wellness Silk Pillowcase
Today I am revealing for the first time something that I have been working towards for a long time now. Under our sister company, Senescence Wellness, we are releasing Luxury Silk Pillowcases for hair and skin. The product is first launching with Amazon UK. If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know I am extremely passionate about skincare, natural beauty and wellness. The choice of silk pillowcases felt like a natural product to launch our new brand. It is luxurious but simple to use and works universally regardless of your skin/hair type, age or skincare preference.
I wanted to choose a product you could feel great about using, that lasts, and makes a significant difference in your beauty and wellness routine. I chose the type of silk pillowcase that I knew I would love and personally use myself and would not compromise on the kind of quality I wanted. You will not only get all the silk pillowcase benefits, but be a part of a wellness movement. This entire experience has certainly been a learning experience and I hope you enjoy your pillowcase as much as I do.
My Ideal Pillowcase for Silk Pillowcase Benefits
It was unequivocal in my mind that I wanted to go with an envelope pillowcase design. I could not get past the fact that I felt a zippered closure somewhat cheapened a luxurious fabric like silk. I also tend to find zips a little unsightly (in my humble opinion of course). Although pricier to create, the envelope closure is far sleeker and elegant. You do not have to worry about snagging or the breaking of the zipper. There is no concern with your hair getting caught in the zipper, and it is easier to wash.
I chose a 19 momme silk due to its luxuriously soft feel and breathability. I also felt as though it was the right level of lustre; it is not overly shiny as higher mommes can be, but still has a delicate texture, high quality feel and look. The silk is also not too thin and transparent, but also not too thick and thus not cooling enough. I wanted to select a high-quality silk that is smooth and delicate, tactile, breathable and aesthetically pleasing. And I am rather satisfied with the outcome.
I found that a number of silk pillowcases on the market were not actually 100% silk. Some were silk blends with synthetics, or one side was silk and the other cotton. I wanted you to be sure the Senescence Wellness Silk Pillowcase was 100% pure silk, so even the most sensitive skin will love it. You deserve quality, and I will settle for nothing less.
Conscious Branding
For packaging I wanted to keep things minimal but chic. Our main focus is on delivering a great product with a lot of heart, and positive messaging. Many brands will charge above and beyond a premium price on their products, based solely on fancy packaging. (Packaging whose cost of manufacture is often nowhere near justifiable for the inflation in product price that comes with it.) I decided that with my brand I want to try my best to not have to contribute to the excessive packaging problems of today.
Oftentimes, no matter how pretty a box the product comes in, packaging will be discarded soon after. As consumers there are only so many boxes we can stack before entering hoarder territory. Clutter is neither good for our state of mind and wellbeing nor for the planet. As a Wellness centric brand it is of paramount importance that our actions align with our values.
Your Self Care Journey Begins with Beauty Sleep
We are currently offering an introductory price of only £39.99 for our silk pillowcases. All support and feedback is truly appreciated. My aim with this new brand is to bring you the best Beauty and Wellness products that you will use and cherish. Products that make an immense difference to your Wellness routine, and make you feel amazing. My whole aim with this brand is to help you feel empowered. We want to offer the tools for your Beauty & Wellness ritual to assist you on your self care journey.
So, what are you waiting for?
Upgrade your beauty sleep with a Senescence Wellness Silk Pillowcase.
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Wishing you boundless love, endless light, and life without limits,
Shannon xo
