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The best silk pillowcases are billed as being a beauty buy that will help to improve your skin and hair, while also making for a luxurious addition to your bedding. This is because silk is less absorbent than cotton – and won’t wick away moisture – so your skin can lap up the ingredients in your skincare during the night (when it’s at its thirstiest).
There’s no static created by silk as you toss and turn overnight either, so these pillowcases should eradicate frizz. Bye, bye flyaway bedhead. Additionally, strands are protected from breakage, as the smooth surface doesn’t pull hair while you move in your sleep. Hence they’re a favourite of hairstylists and dermatologists alike.
Additionally, natural silk is antibacterial and hypoallergenic for those prone to irritation and with sensitive skin. Plus, it’s breathable and temperature-controlling, while some silk pillowcases are particularly cooling and offer relief if you have trouble overheating at night.
All these pillowcase perks are unique to silk, so you won’t reap the same benefits with similar materials such as satin. In fact, it’s important to look for 100 per cent mulberry silk when shopping for your case. Momme level is also crucial, which is the silk thread’s weight. Ideally, you want to go for anything over 19 momme to ensure durability, while 22 momme is also lightweight enough to offer a cool refreshment.
Silk pillowcases often come with a premium price tag, so we’ve done some extensive research to help if you’re thinking of making the investment.
How we tested the best silk pillowcases
A selection of the best silk pillowcases that we tested for this review
(Helen Wilson-Beevers)
We tested these silk pillowcases over a duration spanning from a few weeks to two years. Our best buys cover shade options and an array of zip closure and envelope styles, alongside varied momme levels too. We’ve also included silk pillowcases to suit all budgets, covering luxury buys, affordable picks, and beauty sleep sets. Keep scrolling to see our comprehensive list of the best silk pillowcases.
The best silk pillowcases for 2024 are:
- Best silk pillowcase overall – This Is Silk natural white pillowcase: £67, Thisissilk.com
- Best budget buy – Only Curls silk pillowcase, grey: £40, Onlycurls.com
- Best luxury silk pillowcase – Gingerlily x Madeaux tangleweed blue silk pillowcase: £114, Gingerlily.co.uk
- Best for smoothing hair – Slip silk caramel queen zippered silk pillowcase: £89, Slipsilkpillowcase.co.uk
- Best breathable silk pillowcase – Drowsy Sleep envelope silk pillowcase: £89, Amazon.co.uk
