Are Your Pillowcases Causing Your Breakouts?

Posted: 15 April 2025

We all love the feeling of climbing into fresh sheets at the end of a long day. But did you know your pillowcase could be affecting your skin? If you’re waking up to breakouts, dull skin, or irritation, your pillowcase might be the issue...

What’s actually on your pillowcase?

Every night, your skin sheds dead cells, oils, and bacteria. Add to that any leftover makeup, hair products, or night creams, and your pillowcase quickly builds up.

If you’re not washing it often enough, your skin comes into contact with all of that - for 8 hours very night.

So, how often should you wash your pillowcases?

Dermatologists suggest washing your pillowcases at least once a week, but if you have acne-prone or sensitive skin, you might benefit from changing them every few days.

The cleaner the fabric, the less chance there is for bacteria and oils to clog your pores. And we’ll take any chance to slip into freshly washed linen…

Why linen pillowcases are a game-changer

If you’re using synthetic pillowcases or even cotton blends, you might not be doing your skin any favours. Linen, on the other hand, helps regulate temperature, reduces bacteria buildup, and stays fresher for longer.

Plus, linen gets softer with every wash, so your pillowcase only gets better over time.

A simple bedtime routine for better skin

Pair you fresh pillowcases with the perfect pre-bed skincare routine.

Step 1: Recovery

Massage a small amount of this cleanser onto DRY skin at night. Rinse with warm water, pat dry.

This cleanser is fortified with nourishing Shea butter and certified organic ingredients to help hydrate your skin while removing makeup, excess oil and environmental pollutants while balancing the pH of your skin and keeping it well hydrated, without stripping the skin of its vital oils.

Step 2: Peptide

After cleansing, apply serum to the face neck and décolletage, to boost collagen and elastin synthesis.

This peptide-rich serum is made up of one of the most complete amino acid profiles of any vegetable protein. It consists of 22 amino acids abundant in lysine, which is one of the most potent building blocks in the human body.

Combined with hyaluronic acid and phytoestrogens, this serum helps to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin and regenerate your skin while you sleep.

Step 3: Beyond

Massage a small amount of night cream into the skin, you can use the cooling wand for deeper dermal massage.

This night cream is packed with natural ceramides, phytoestrogens, hyaluronic acid, amino acids, peptides and natural retinols, to help pump moisture to your dermal layers.

These ingredients can also help reduce fine lines and wrinkles while promoting elasticity and an even skin tone, all night long.