Has your skin been looking less radiant and bumpier than you’d like? Have you been battling with constant frizz and dryness in your hair? This could come from your old pillowcase. Here are five ways pillowcases can negatively impact your hair and skin.

Causes Under Eye Bags

The quality of your pillow can make your dark circle lessen or more apparent. If you’re suffering from the latter, it results from fluids gathering around your eyes as you sleep. You can change this by sleeping on an elevated pillow with a supportive pillowcase that won’t smother the skin.

Clogs Pores and Causes Breakouts

After a couple of days of sleeping on the same cotton pillowcase, you’re lying down on old dirt and debris, along with microorganisms that come into contact with your body. As they encounter your skin, they can clog your pores and result in acne breakouts.

Creates Hair Breakage and Frizz

As you toss and turn through the night, your pillowcase can create friction between your hair. As a result, you can wake up with frustrating frizz and even breakage. Instead of cotton, opt for smoother fabrics that won’t conduct static and friction.

Absorbs Products and Moisture

After spending your evening pampering your skin, you can wake up feeling dry and consider your efforts counterproductive. Cotton sheets have porous properties and can absorb skin-care products from your skin. Moreover, your skin can feel drier and irritated the following day, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Promotes Premature Wrinkles

Another way pillowcases impact your skin and hair is by promoting premature wrinkling. Cotton pillowcases can increase the number of wrinkles and creases in the skin due to collagen becoming crunched up as you lay down. A simple solution is to switch to bamboo pillowcases, as they’re gentler on the skin and provide a cushioning effect for the body.

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