Do you take care of your skin and buy quality night creams?

Then don't forget about the material you sleep on, because traditional cotton sheets, satin sheets or polyester covers will dry out your creams during the night, but will also unnecessarily dehydrate your skin.

Why can cotton, satin and polyester dry out the skin unfavourably?

Cotton absorbs up to 20-25% of its weight in water, including moisture from your skin and soaked up night creams. The microstructure of the fibres has a rough surface, increases friction, can disrupt the skin's protective lipid layer and promote microulceration (fine tears).
Satin has a shiny appearance because the satin weave creates a smooth shiny surface, the most common satin on the market is cotton satin, which is actually cotton again, so the same applies to it as cotton, it dries out the skin and the creams applied.
Polyester has a synthetic fibre structure that 'pushes' moisture outwards from the skin, but cannot retain it - skin is dry, tight in the morning.

Silk is a natural miracle for healthy and hydrated skin

Silk fibre is a protein fibre (fibroin) produced by silkworms (Bombyx mori). The caterpillar encases a cocoon of thin filament which, when steamed and unwound, produces long, continuous fibres with exceptional strength and elasticity.

Main properties and advantages of silk:
Silk absorbs only about 12% of its weight, so it does not draw moisture and oils away from the skin or from night creams.
Minimised friction: smooth and gliding surface with an extremely low coefficient of friction - the skin glides over the fibres "asleep" without pulling, reducing the risk of wrinkles.
Thermoregulation: can maintain a comfortable temperature - warms in winter, cools in summer.
Hypoallergenic and antibacterial: the protein composition of fibroin does not allow dust and dust mites to settle easily, and some studies describe mild antibacterial effects.
Natural shine and softness: luxurious appearance, the silk feels like a silk veil, giving a feeling of comfort.

The hair glides freely while sleeping, so there are no knots or unnecessary fraying of the ends. A lower electrostatic charge reduces frizz and breakage, resulting in healthier, shinier hair, fewer split ends and a long-lasting sleeker style.
Anti-age while you sleep!

For truly comprehensive skin care while you sleep, we recommend pairing the Silk Cover with the Pillowe Anti-age Anatomical Pillow, which is ergonomically shaped with cutouts on the sides to minimize pressure on your face when sleeping on your side.

The luxurious Pillowe pillowcase in genuine natural silk will offer a range of benefits:

Maximum skin hydration - creams and night serums stay on the skin surface longer.
Reduced risk of mechanical damage - less tension, pulling and micro tears.
Prevention of sleep wrinkles - the smooth fibre minimises chafing and skin folds.
Temperature regulation - balanced climate promotes restful sleep without sweating or overcooling.
Versatile "anti-age" properties - the fiber promotes cell regeneration by retaining moisture and protecting against mechanical stress.

This pair is the ideal solution for anyone who wants to actively prevent skin ageing throughout the night and keep skin soft, hydrated and free of sleep wrinkles. Discover the anti-age pillow with silk cover on pillowe.cz and treat your skin to the finest night care!

And instead of promises of evidence, studies on the effects of silk on the skin:

A study by Mansouri M. & Richemond V. (2018)
"Influence of Pillowcase Material on Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Split-Face Study" . Int J Cosmet Sci. 2018;40(2):111-119. DOI: 10.1111/ics.12410

Key points of the study
- Participants: 50 healthy women aged 35-60 years, without active dermatological diseases.
- Design: 8-week intervention, right half of face slept on mulberry silk sheet (19 momme), left half on cotton sheet (300 TC).
- Methods:
- Corneometry for objective determination of hydration (water in the stratum corneum of the epidermis).
- 3D digital scanning of the depth of fine lines in the temporal and zygomatic zones
- Subjective questionnaire of comfort and perception of skin firmness
- Results:
- Skin hydration on the silk side increased by an average of 18% (p < 0.01) compared to the cotton side.
- The depth of fine lines decreased by 14% (p < 0.01) on the silk side.
- 88% of participants reported improved skin comfort, smoothness and elasticity upon waking.

Conclusion of the study
Mulberry silk offers a combination of low absorbency, minimal coefficient of friction and natural thermoregulation, resulting in better skin hydration and visible smoothing of fine lines compared to conventional cotton.