Can silk pillowcases save your skin (and hair)?

Ok, now that we have established that I am not high maintenance – just extremely practical – let me explain why I need to sleep on silk pillowcases. It’s not because of the luscious, cool, glam, makes-me-feel-like-a-queen factor but because the skin needs silk. Why?

Silk & Skin

Silk is the nearest thing to human skin. It contains 18 of the essential proteins that are found in our skin and even has the same pH, making it a potent ally against premature ageing.

The creamy fabric contains natural cellular albumen fiber, which helps boost cellular regeneration – again protecting skin against ageing and dullness.

Unlike cotton (which is very absorbent), silk does not soak up the natural moisture from our skin. The result? Better hydration, improved skin elasticity and lesser wrinkles. Similarly, it doesn't absorb the beauty creams and serums that we put on at night, allowing them to stay on longer and work more efficiently.


Silk sheets and pillows offer a smoother surface for the face, so we don’t wake up with the crease marks that are common with other fabrics.

Silk is a natural heat regulator – it maintains body temperature and does not conduct heat or static electricity. So, it helps retain heat on cold nights and keeps us cool in the summer. Hence, better beauty sleep!

Silk & Hair

Sleeping on silk can help prevent hair from thinning… really! Cotton fabrics may seem soft but they cause friction – gripping and tugging at our strands as we move in our sleep, thereby leading to hair breakage and split ends. Silk, on the hand, is much smoother, so hair simply slides over the surface however much you toss and turn. The result? Less tangling or breakage. Added bonus? A blow dry will last much longer.

Since silk traps less body heat than other fabrics, we wake up sans frizzy strands or a messy bed head.

So, now, isn't it worth it? And since you undoubtedly agree, can you please drop a line to my husband in the comments below, explaining why that credit card splurge was completely worth it?

Can silk pillowcases save your skin (and hair)?

Ok, now that we have established that I am not high maintenance – just extremely practical – let me explain why I need to sleep on silk pillowcases. It’s not because of the luscious, cool, glam, makes-me-feel-like-a-queen factor but because the skin needs silk. Why?

Silk & Skin

Silk is the nearest thing to human skin. It contains 18 of the essential proteins that are found in our skin and even has the same pH, making it a potent ally against premature ageing.

The creamy fabric contains natural cellular albumen fiber, which helps boost cellular regeneration – again protecting skin against ageing and dullness.

Unlike cotton (which is very absorbent), silk does not soak up the natural moisture from our skin. The result? Better hydration, improved skin elasticity and lesser wrinkles. Similarly, it doesn't absorb the beauty creams and serums that we put on at night, allowing them to stay on longer and work more efficiently.

Beauty recipe: A super-easy DIY treatment for smooth and glow-y feet

It’s the last leg of strappy sandal season, so why not make your feet feel a whole lot happier – and more glow-y – right about now? It’s super-easy with this great DIY treatment that’s much favored by celebrity pedicurists!

It’s simple enough: Puree together 2 cucumbers, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender. Divide this mixture into 2 plastic bags; slide one leg into each bag and massage the cucumber mask all over the foot. Leave your feet in the bags for 5-10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Why does this work to make feet all soft and smooth? The lemon helps exfoliate dry and dead skin; the olive oil deep moisturizes; and the cucumber is super-refreshing. I want to go try this right now, don’t you?

Beauty recipe: A super-easy DIY treatment for smooth and glow-y feet

It’s the last leg of strappy sandal season, so why not make your feet feel a whole lot happier – and more glow-y – right about now? It’s super-easy with this great DIY treatment that’s much favored by celebrity pedicurists!

It’s simple enough: Puree together 2 cucumbers, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender. Divide this mixture into 2 plastic bags; slide one leg into each bag and massage the cucumber mask all over the foot. Leave your feet in the bags for 5-10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Why does this work to make feet all soft and smooth? The lemon helps exfoliate dry and dead skin; the olive oil deep moisturizes; and the cucumber is super-refreshing. I want to go try this right now, don’t you?

Gotta Love My New Skin Care Travel System!

With me being in my early 30's, I found that my skin just isn't the same that it used to be. I still get the occasional breakout, especially when it's that time of the month. At the same time I have patches of dry skin, but it's so hard to find products out there that do the job for both types of skin at the same time. That's when I came across a newer product from one of my favorite companies that I've worked with in the past: ToiletTree Products. Yes, they're the company that brought you the original Fogless Shower Mirror, as well as a few other items I was fortunate to review. They're constantly coming up with new products that are a fraction of the cost of more expensive brands, but the same quality or better. With the holiday season quickly approaching, the company has something for almost everyone in the family!

The latest item that I got to review from the company, was their ToiletTree Professional Skin Care System in the color grey, as well as the Protective Case and Replacement Brush Heads. The system is now available in different colors, that makes taking care of your skin a little more fun. It's an advanced daily cleaning tool, which helps polish away dull skin by gently exfoliating the impurities that most cleansing leaves behind. It stimulates skin renewal, improves overall skin clarity and appearance, removes dead skin cells, energizes skin and leaves it smooth, soft and radiant, cleans deep to help remove stubborn makeup, and enhances absorption of moisturizers.

The system comes well packaged, so that nothing moves while in transit. It's a 3-in-1 system, that comes with four attachments and batteries. I find nothing more annoying then purchasing an item, to get home and find that you need to purchase batteries!

This little tool really exfoliates, cleanses, and softens like no other. Other similar systems that I've tried in the past, used to stop when using too much pressure. This one is super strong, that no matter the force, it didn't give up. It helped me tackle my embarrassing heels, as well as the dead skin and blackheads on my nose. It was also gentle enough even though I have sensitive skin, as well as psoriasis.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Gotta Love My New Skin Care Travel System!

With me being in my early 30's, I found that my skin just isn't the same that it used to be. I still get the occasional breakout, especially when it's that time of the month. At the same time I have patches of dry skin, but it's so hard to find products out there that do the job for both types of skin at the same time. That's when I came across a newer product from one of my favorite companies that I've worked with in the past: ToiletTree Products. Yes, they're the company that brought you the original Fogless Shower Mirror, as well as a few other items I was fortunate to review. They're constantly coming up with new products that are a fraction of the cost of more expensive brands, but the same quality or better. With the holiday season quickly approaching, the company has something for almost everyone in the family!

Safer, More Effective Equipment Makes Acupuncture More Efficient

For those massage practices that offer acupuncture therapy, one of the chief concerns is finding equipment that is both cost-effective and safe. The good news today for these practices is that they can find quality equipment without breaking the bank. It's easier than ever to locate acupuncture needles with surgery-grade stainless steel. Likewise, Lierre medical massage tables can turn any practice into a comfortable place for massage clients.

The importance of good acupuncture equipment should go without saying. Companies like Lierre understand this. This is why they spend a tremendous amount of time and money testing their needles before they put those needles on the market. When a massage clinic purchases these needles, they can be confident that they are getting only the best.


Massage tables are similarly important. In order to build the right atmosphere, a clinic has to provide a comfortable place for massage clients. Good massage tables like those offered by Lierre and other companies ensure that when people are in the midst of a treatment, they have a place to relax. This aids in creating an environment where people can get the most out of their treatments.

Those who run massage and acupuncture facilities are recognizing that effective, efficient care only comes when they have the best possible equipment. The good news today is that these massage clinics don't have to break the bank to have the best. It's possible to outfit a massage clinic with great tables and top-notch needles while keeping a reasonable budget.

Safer, More Effective Equipment Makes Acupuncture More Efficient

For those massage practices that offer acupuncture therapy, one of the chief concerns is finding equipment that is both cost-effective and safe. The good news today for these practices is that they can find quality equipment without breaking the bank. It's easier than ever to locate acupuncture needles with surgery-grade stainless steel. Likewise, Lierre medical massage tables can turn any practice into a comfortable place for massage clients.

The importance of good acupuncture equipment should go without saying. Companies like Lierre understand this. This is why they spend a tremendous amount of time and money testing their needles before they put those needles on the market. When a massage clinic purchases these needles, they can be confident that they are getting only the best.

Fall is Around the Corner... Think I am Getting Sick

Looks like it is almost that time of year again, where the leaves start to change color, the temperature drops every night and morning. Fall is right around the corner, and I can feel myself coming down with something. I woke up this morning with a terrible sore throat, that seems to have gotten worse as the day went on. I also notice while at work that I had a terrible headache... okay work can be a headache at times, but this was not work related! I also felt like I was having hot flashes... I am pretty sure I had a fever. I am finally home after a long day, and I think I will make it an early night.

Anyone else feeling the change of the seasons and possibly feeling tired and run down... hope I can fight this bug off.

Fall is Around the Corner... Think I am Getting Sick

Looks like it is almost that time of year again, where the leaves start to change color, the temperature drops every night and morning. Fall is right around the corner, and I can feel myself coming down with something. I woke up this morning with a terrible sore throat, that seems to have gotten worse as the day went on. I also notice while at work that I had a terrible headache... okay work can be a headache at times, but this was not work related! I also felt like I was having hot flashes... I am pretty sure I had a fever. I am finally home after a long day, and I think I will make it an early night.

Anyone else feeling the change of the seasons and possibly feeling tired and run down... hope I can fight this bug off.