ALASKA BEAR 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin Health, Hypoallergenic, Standard Size 50x75cm Natural Silk Pillow Case Slip Beauty Sleep (1pc, Black)

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Mulberry silk is seen to be the best quality silk used in silk pillowcases with cheaper versions infusing synthetic materials. Protect your skin and enjoy your beauty sleep at the same time with the Lulusilk anti-wrinkle pillowcase. Another of the best products on the market, made from 100% mulberry silk, these pillowcases look and feel incredible. The natural mulberry silk can help you to get less wrinkles, and fewer issues with hair friction too. Features

Only Real Mulberry Silk - The Perfect Sleep Fabric: Silk has been clinically proven to be the fabric of choice for those skin conscious. Satin and other imitations are harsh on the skin and hair, causing wrinkles, knotted and tangled hair, as well as skin irritation. A completely natural and hypoallergenic silk pillowcase designed by our team of experts that does wonders for your hair, skin and overall health while you sleep. Well, in fairness their pillowcases have a higher momme rating than most at 22. That means it is slightly heavier weight and better quality than a 19 momme silk pillowcase. Although silk might not be the most common material for your standard pillowcase, it could be one of the best ways to protect your face when you drift off each evening.

How do I know if a silk pillowcase is good quality?

If you’re looking for the best mulberry silk pillowcase, then it’s hard to go wrong with Alaska Bear Natural cases. These stunning 19 momme pure silk pillowcases offer a fantastic 600 thread count and a sensuously smooth finish. Features Lulusilk's pillowcase was incredibly silky for the price which was a blessing for smooth, crease-free skin. Our tester's hair also had noticeably less frizz than when sleeping on a cotton pillowcase, which is another big plus. However, we found it to be a bit too slippery for the most comfortable sleep, in comparison to the other options on the higher end of the budget. According to Fiona Stewart, the Founder of SLIP, silk fibres are much less absorbent as compared to other materials used in pillowcases thus maintaining your skins natural moisture levels. She also claims that cotton causes a lot of friction whereas some silk pillowcases are scientifically proven to produce up to 43% less drag or friction compared to traditional cotton pillowcases.

It is also important to be made aware that silk pillowcases are graded in “mommes” this pretty much indicates the weight. 12-19 mommes is considered high quality. And, it’s available in a choice of more than 30 different colors including a few different patterns too, so you can match or contrast with any of your existing bedding. Hypoallergenic and antibacterial – great for sensitive skin types and those who suffer from menopausal acne. A high-friction material doesn’t do great things for your complexion. Soft silk pillowcases, on the other hand, create a smooth surface that your skin and hair can glide naturally against. Pure mulberry silk pillowcases like the Alaska Bear pillowcase may be more expensive, but they are well worth the investment and deserve a place on your wishlist.

1. ALASKA BEAR Natural Silk Pillowcase

As previously mentioned, there are varying types of silk that can make up a pillowcase. Silk is often separated into various categories (known as grades) to determine its quality. The higher quality silk, the higher the grade—Grade 6a silk is considered the finest and highest quality. If the silk pillowcase you're looking at doesn't have mention of grades or levels, it is likely lower quality silk—which will likely be cheaper in price, but not have all the same benefits as one with higher quality. According to the blurb, you can use a machine to wash these, but they say you should use the delicate setting and wash at 30°C.

Of these, 100% silk and mulberry silk are the most quality materials, while many of the other silk descriptions refer to various weaves or satin finishes. What is 100% silk?The real advantage though is the range of 20 different designs and colours, which is far better than any other silk pillowcase company we’ve found. Also, some of the designs are rather funky and unusual rather than the usual plain colours. Overall, silk pillowcases can't be thought of as a cure-all for any skin and hair problems, but they can be a great addition to your self-care and offer a lot more gentle support than any other pillowcases.And if you're wondering how to sleep better generally, see our guide to the simple changes you can make to improve your shut-eye. Organic Silk】We use only pure Mulberry silk, which is an organic fiber with a relatively low carbon footprint, low soil and low land impact. Mulberry leaves trees help to store carbon. Cool to the touch, sensuously smooth, hypoallergenic and breathable And a genuine, good quality and well-made 100% pure mulberry silk pillowcase with a 19 or 22 momme is way better than a poorly-made or finished 25 momme one or one that’s not made from genuine mulberry silk – and that’s because silkworms fed with white mulberry leaves produce the finest, best-quality silk in the world. Both the 19 and the 22 momme silk pillowcase from Alaska Bear are a genuine, 100% pure mulberry silk single pillowcase, with a high thread count of 600. And each comes at an affordable price.

What's great about the ALASKA BEAR silk pillowcase is that it comes in around 5 sizes with the majority of the popular and standard sizes being available. There are also over 10 colours to choose from which gives you a bit of playroom for finding the right colour to match your bedroom. By the way, they are naturally dyed which means no colour shading or fading.I would go to sleep with beautiful curls and wake up with a bird's nest. After doing some research I found that silk pillowcases could help with frizzy hair. I could not be happier that I bought these because now I can wake up without looking like Mufasa had a bad blow out." In terms of specification, they are made from 100% mulberry silk and have a momme rating of 19 (which means it is a decent weight and the same as most of the others we’ve included in this guide). The Slip pillowcase didn’t have the highest momme count of those tested (although it's pretty good), but the thermal-regulating was a big bonus and made up for that massively – the pillow was cooling and refreshing even on warmer evenings. Our tester's partner also commented on how he even felt a difference in his beard the next day!