Bedding care - English

When was the last time you thought about your bed pillows? If your answer is “it’s been a long time,” or “not at all,” you’re not alone. I treat many patients who, when they think about their sleep equipment, focus primarily on their mattresses. Mattresses get a lot of attention, for good reason. Your mattress is the largest, most important financial investment you’ll make in your sleep. But when it comes to sleep quality, pillows are almost as important as your mattress. If you’re sleeping on a worn-out pillow, scrunching and folding it up every night to get comfortable, that’s a...

We know that a good night’s sleep can make us look and feel rejuvenated, but can a pillowcase swap be the secret to waking up with clearer, smoother skin and lustrous locks? Word on the Insta is that silk or copper pillowcases are the latest must-have beauty tool. We tucked into the research, plus asked the experts whether slumbering on certain fabrics will make a difference in our skin or tresses. The science behind silk The slick texture of silk may be better for your skin, especially if you battle acne. Although more research needs to be done to confirm the benefits, a recent...

The only thing that feels better than freshly laundered sheets against your skin is a set of linens that are brand new. Whether you score unbelievably soft bedding on Amazon for $15 or invest in linens made to last for years to come, a new set of sheets feels divine. Not all bedding fabrics are created equal when it comes to giving your skin the rest it deserves, according to dermatologists. But cotton sheets, along with a handful of other bedroom buys, will keep your complexion happy all night long. “The fabrics that touch our skin, whether it is in our clothing or our bed sheets,...

How long should bedding actually last? “Definitely no more than 2 years” “Anywhere between 10 and 12 years” “Somewhere ranging from 3 to 5 years” These are just a handful of the countless suggestions you get when searching for the answer to this question online. It’s no wonder so many of us are confused about how long our bed linen should last. So let’s if we can’t clear the matter up a little! There are two factors which influence how long bed linen should last: The quality of the bed linen How well it’s looked after. 1. Quality It’s always...