Silk pillowcases and beauty accessories aren't new.
According to Britannica, the origin of silk production and weaving began in China sometime before the middle of the 3rd millennium B.C.
However, thanks to brands like Shh Silk and celebrities (i.e. The Kardashians, who else?), it feels like you're missing out if you're not sleeping covered in silk.
You might've heard about the alleged benefits of silk pillowcases and hair accessories in reducing frizz, promoting healthy skin and aiding a better night's sleep.
But is sleeping on a silk pillowcase *really* better for your hair and skin... or is it all a marketing ploy?
Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about silk pillowcase benefits.
Plus, we'll share the best silk pillowcase and silk accessories beauty editors reckon are worth investing in.
Silk Pillowcase Benefits.
First thing's first: Silk pillowcases just feel really bloody luxurious.
But silk pillowcase benefits also range from:
Reducing hair frizz and breakage, preventing skin creases, stopping your skin care and skin hydration from being absorbed by your pillowcase, and helping to regulate temperature while you snooze.
You can learn more about silk accessories in this interview with Shhh Silk founder Olivia Carr on the Bite-Sized Beauty podcast below.