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If you are hoping to achieve a younger look, making some adjustments to your nighttime routine could make a huge difference. Specifically, switching out your usual pillowcase for a silk pillowcase can help improve the look, feel, and texture of your skin.
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Silk Pillowcases
Switching from a cotton to a silk pillowcases can help keep your skin looking young and refreshed.
"Cotton pillowcases can potentially absorb moisture and hydration from skin and hair leaving the skin dehydrated and increasing the appearance of fine lines," Marnie Nussbaum MD, a New York City dermatologist, tells Well+Good.
She continues, "While there is no scientific evidence, decreasing the friction between the skin and the pillowcase could also potentially minimize fine lines."
Debra Jaliman, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist and author of Skin Rules, agrees.
Speaking to Health, she explains how a silk pillowcase can reduce the friction and traction that can cause wrinkles, "With a silk pillowcase, your skin slides on the pillow."
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