Nighttime Glamour: The Benefits of Sleeping on Satin

Six reasons to make the switch today.

Better Looking Skin While You Sleep - Sleeping on a satin pillowcase can make a huge impact on the smoothness and firmness of your skin. It can also help alleviate some of your morning stress when trying to get ready for the day. Oh, and let’s not forget about the sexiness factor when it comes to the luxurious feel of satin sheets! Read on to discover more of the added benefits of sleeping on satin. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: Andersen Ross/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Better Looking Skin While You Sleep - Sleeping on a satin pillowcase can make a huge impact on the smoothness and firmness of your skin. It can also help alleviate some of your morning stress when trying to get ready for the day. Oh, and let’s not forget about the sexiness factor when it comes to the luxurious feel of satin sheets! Read on to discover more of the added benefits of sleeping on satin. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: Andersen Ross/Blend Images/Corbis)

Fall Skin Care Secrets - Seasonal changes can be harsh on the skin, but don’t worry; making a few tweaks to your everyday beauty routine can help preserve healthy-looking, glowing skin. Read on to discover a few tips to help you take good care of the skin you’re in as you transition from summer to fall. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)

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Anti-Aging Benefits - Sleeping on cotton, wool, flannel or any other type of abrasive fabric results in sleep lines, loss of moisture and unnecessary stress on your skin. On the other hand, the smoother fibers of satin actually help skin retain moisture, which helps fight wrinkles and fine lines.  (Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)

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Soft Skin - Are you a fan of nighttime moisturizing products? Sleeping on cotton pillowcases can undo all your hard work by sucking up those nutrients before they’ve had a chance to penetrate.  (Photo: i love images/Getty Images)

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Less Hair Breakage - Tossing and turning throughout the night tends to create friction between your hair and pillowcase. Satin lessens hair breakage because of its smooth surface and its ability not to absorb all of your hair and skin’s natural oils.  (Photo: Ned Frisk Photography/Corbis)

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Less Hair Breakage - Tossing and turning throughout the night tends to create friction between your hair and pillowcase. Satin lessens hair breakage because of its smooth surface and its ability not to absorb all of your hair and skin’s natural oils.  (Photo: Ned Frisk Photography/Corbis)

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Shine Bright - Shinier hair can be achieved just by switching to satin. Because your hair won’t be snagging against a rough fabric all night, your hair will preserve its natural shine, softness and moisture.  (Photo: Quavondo/Corbis)

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Blowouts Lasts Longer - Want your hairstyle to stay fresh for a few extra days? Satin won’t rough up your hair cuticles, which causes that dull, dry appearance and texture.  (Photo: Fabrice Lerouge/Onoky/Corbis)

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Blowouts Lasts Longer - Want your hairstyle to stay fresh for a few extra days? Satin won’t rough up your hair cuticles, which causes that dull, dry appearance and texture.  (Photo: Fabrice Lerouge/Onoky/Corbis)

Healthy Eyelashes - The quality of your lashes is usually dependent on which type of pillowcase you choose to sleep on. As with the hair on your head, a cotton pillowcase can be drying to your eyelashes, leaving them bent or flat. A satin pillowcase helps preserve their quality by maintaining crucial moisture.  (Photo: Bernd Vogel/Corbis)

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Healthy Eyelashes - The quality of your lashes is usually dependent on which type of pillowcase you choose to sleep on. As with the hair on your head, a cotton pillowcase can be drying to your eyelashes, leaving them bent or flat. A satin pillowcase helps preserve their quality by maintaining crucial moisture.  (Photo: Bernd Vogel/Corbis)