Given that humans spend nearly a third of our lives asleep, it’s no wonder we want to make the most of our time in bed by creating the dreamiest sleep environment possible. While there are numerous recommendations on how to get some extra benefits out of your eight hours, perhaps one of the most talked-about is the use of a silk pillowcase.

What can silk do for you? In fact, there are plenty of benefits to sleeping on a silk pillowcase. Let’s dive into it.

Silk is a protein fiber, and silk fibroin contains 18 kinds. Amino acids that are beneficial to the human body can help the skin maintain the metabolism of the lipid film on the surface, so it can keep the skin moist and smooth. In addition, it has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on certain skin diseases. According to the needs of various parts of the human body, medical workers made various fabrics from silk and selected 30 patients with itchy skin for treatment. The results showed that using pure silk fabrics alone can receive a better curative effect, without the need to use external drugs. After long-term bedridden patients suffer from decubitus ulcers, if they use silk pads and silk underwear, and then wrap the affected area with silk, they can absorb water and promote its evaporation, which can maintain the condition of the affected area and speed up the healing of the sore.

Silk pillowcases are known as "beauty pillowcases". Silk pillowcases are very smooth and cool. When you sleep, no matter how much you squeeze and rub, your face will not be prone to wrinkles. Because silk contains 18 kinds of amino acids necessary for the human body, among them, serine can nourish the skin, prevent skin aging, etc., clean the skin and increase the vitality of skin cells.

Silk pillowcases can not only beautify and be wrinkle-resistant but also keep the hair soft and smooth. This is because natural silk is a natural protein fiber composed of eighteen kinds of amino acids. It is different from cotton and chemical fibers. It is very compatible with the chemical effect of human skin Similar, has good compatibility, and has a considerable effect on nourishing and protecting the skin. Our silk pillowcase is made of 100% natural silk as the silk bedding, which feels very smooth and cool to the touch. It will care for your skin in every possible way, keep your cheeks and body silky smooth, and keep your hair soft and smooth.

So, are silk pillowcases worth it? We think the benefits of this type of pillow speak for themselves. From a gentler, cleaner place to rest your head to healthier hair and happier skin, the differences you’ll experience from sleeping on a silk pillowcase will leave you wondering why you didn’t use one sooner. Get new pillows while you’re at it and repurpose your pillows to give them new life.

At Real Silk Life, we believe that luxuriously comfortable sleep is more than just a dream. With our silk pillowcases, breathable silk sheets, and silk quilt, you’ll find yourself in a sleep environment that’s truly out of this world.