Sensitive Skin? Why Cotton Pillowcases Might Be Making It Worse

Skin Acting Up for No Reason? Don’t Overlook What You Sleep On

You’ve cut out fragrance. You’re using gentle cleansers. Still red, itchy, or inflamed?
The problem might be what your face is rubbing against for 6–8 hours a night: a cotton pillowcase.


Why Cotton Is Bad News for Sensitive Skin

Absorbs everything: Cotton traps oils, allergens, bacteria, and even detergent residue — then presses it into your skin.

Rough texture: It might feel soft to touch, but under a microscope, cotton has tiny fibers that can irritate delicate skin.

Holds moisture: Damp environments (from sweat or drool) can cause flare-ups in conditions like eczema and rosacea.


Silk: The Sensitive Skin Savior

A 100% mulberry silk pillowcase like MiraSilk is naturally hypoallergenic, ultra-smooth, and gentle on even the most reactive skin.

No irritation – Silk glides over your face without friction or fabric drag.
No allergens – Silk resists dust mites, mold, and bacteria.
No stripping – It won’t pull moisture or product off your skin overnight.

“Switching to silk helped calm down my eczema. MiraSilk is now my must-have.” — Real Customer


Ideal for:

Eczema

Rosacea

Redness-prone skin

Post-treatment (microneedling, peels)

Fragrance- or chemical-sensitive users


MiraSilk Is Designed With Your Skin in Mind

Not all silk is created equal. MiraSilk uses:

22-momme pure mulberry silk

Antibacterial silver ion infusion

OEKO-TEX certified (no harsh chemicals)


Stop waking up with angry skin. Start healing in your sleep.

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Upgrade Your Sleep. Transform Your Skin.

Sleeping on cotton might be ruining your skincare. MiraSilk’s 100% mulberry silk pillowcase is dermatologist-recommended to reduce breakouts, frizz, and wrinkles — all while you sleep.

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