The material that your quilts and pillows are made out of can make a massive difference to your sleep quality and health. For instance, it’s common knowledge that bamboo can have an exquisite cooling effect while the plush texture of velvet can confer warmth on colder nights.
However, one of the most potent and valuable materials that bedding can be made out of is mulberry silk. Known to be the highest quality silk available, mulberry silk can impart a range of hair, skin and sleep health benefits.
Read on for the anti-ageing effects that this luxurious silk can have, or browse Bed Bath N’ Table’s range of mulberry silk pillowcases and eye masks at 30% off!
Woven from silk produced by silk worms who feed exclusively on the mulberry tree, the fibres of this material are long, fine, and durable. It brings with it an elegant sheen that transforms your bedroom into a haven of peace and relaxation.
Beyond looking fantastic for your decor, silk can also prevent wrinkles and creasing across your face and neck as you sleep. Its smooth and buttery feel allows the skin to glide across the surface rather than pulling or tugging against the fibres, reducing friction that could tug against your skin.
Mulberry silk is also hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, fungus and mould, making it a perfect choice for sensitive skin and sleepers.
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Many people also experience bed hair and poor hair health due to the pillowcases they use. Synthetic fibres can often increase friction and cause damage to hair in the long term — resulting in frizziness, breakage and more.
As a natural fibre, mulberry silk’s low-friction feel circumvents that, allowing your hair to flow naturally as you turn in your sleep. This reduces the risk of tangles, split ends, knots and those other annoying bed hair issues!
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Mulberry silk (and silk in general!) can also confer anti-ageing properties that truly define the term “beauty sleep”.
As a naturally hydrating material, silk can infuse the skin with vitality and much-needed moisture to help you stay comfortable throughout the night and keep your skin feeling healthy when you awaken. Unlike other fabrics, silk doesn’t absorb the moisture from your skin — supporting any night creams and skin care products you may also be using!
With 18 amino acids to support your skincare routine, the natural anti-ageing benefits of mulberry silk are only a few of the many ways this exquisite material could transform your sleep and your health.
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