Beauty indulgence of the month
Are you getting enough beauty sleep? We all know the nasty effects that a lack of slumber can have on our skin (under-eye circles and dull patches, anyone?) but according to the experts, our choice of bedding could actually have a detrimental effect on our complexions.
“Persistently pressing our faces into a pillowcase causes trauma to the skin,” says US celebrity dermatologist Dr Dennis Gross. “Over time, this trauma - aggravated by the friction of a cotton pillowcase - can create permanent creases as our collagen breaks down.”
What's more, a coarse cotton pillowcase can grasp individual hair strands, causing split ends or tangles to appear during the night.
Eek - that sounds a bit scary, doesn't it? Still, there is a solution. Apparently, those in the know have been pampering themselves - and their skin - with über-indulgent satin pillowcases, which have been proven to be face-friendly by holding back the visible signs of ageing.
SatinSkin's eco-friendly woven pillowcases, which are handmade by experienced seamstresses, can help banish 'bed-head' and 'pillow-face' forever. They're made from smooth, soft pure silk, which allows your skin and hair to glide, rather than pull, across the pillow as you sleep.
And because they're silk-satin - rather than polyester-satin - they won't make your head sweat. Silk is cooler and absorbs less moisture than polyester, so your skin will feel hydrated and rested when you wake up.
The pillowcases are also hypo-allergenic, so may help provide relief from skin conditions such as eczema and allergies.
So you can settle down for a good night's sleep and wake up feeling a little bit younger. Imagine! SatinSkin pillowcases are £40 each or £75 per pair from www.satinskin.co.uk.
