Best Pillowcases for Skin to Combat Wrinkles, Acne, and More

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We asked dermatologists and an aesthetician if pillowcases and pillows designed to fight wrinkles and acne actually work. We investigated beauty pillows like Slip, Calvin Klein sateen, Skin Laundry, Deja Pillow, and more skin-care sleeping products.
If you want to give silk pillowcases a shot for your hair and skin, but don’t want to spend a lot, these are a more affordable option that are also 100 percent silk — with a cotton underside to prevent slipping — and hypoallergenic. Lawson says pillowcases made with hypoallergenic materials are “more gentle on the skin and can prevent inflammation and skin reactions.”
An all-natural alternative to silver-threaded pillows, these Japanese pillowcases contain charcoal for managing acne. “Charcoal-infused pillows are naturally antibacterial, which is also beneficial if you are acne-prone,” says Green.
“I am overjoyed with this pillow! I sleep very warm, and in fact, typically overheat at night, no matter the temperature. Your pillow is keeping me cool, and it is so very comfortable! My neck and shoulders are feeling much better, and I believe that the support has helped me mitigate the number of severe headaches I was having.”
The detergent you use to wash your sheets and pillowcases can also affect your skin. Davis recommends a hypoallergenic detergent like Ivory Snow for babies, which is free of harsh chemicals that can leach out onto your skin. “I tell people to avoid fabric softeners,” she says, as they can contain chemicals and fragrances that can irritation the skin. Tzu also recommends washing your pillowcases weekly with hypoallergenic detergent. And while cold water is fine for washing your clothes, go with hot water for linens, as it will destroy more bacteria.
Another gentle detergent, Seventh Generation Free and Clear is Wexler’s pick for avoiding skin irritation. She also says that a detergent with stronger chemicals can prematurely wash away any of the beneficial properties of your pillowcases, whether that’s natural proteins in silk or silver ions in an acne-fighting pillow.