GIFTS Satin Love 11619 views

Satin sheets sound a bit 70s boudoir, but research shows that sleeping on silk or satin helps keep sleep wrinkles at bay. So we have shopped for satin and come up with some cool gift ideas for your wish list.

Leading U.S. dermatologist, Dr. Dennis Gross, M.D. recommends changing from cotton to satin woven pillowcases. “Persistently pressing our faces into a pillowcase causes trauma to the skin. Over time, this trauma, aggravated by the friction of a cotton pillowcase, can create permanent creases as our collagen breaks down.” Tiffany Baxter took this on board when she set up a company specialising in silk satin pillowcases. Available from satinskin.co.uk, the pillowcases are £29.95 each and come in natural white.

One-stop shop for silk bedding, Gingerlily (0870 1161368 gingerlily.co.uk), has sheets in 100% mulberry silk with pillow cases from £45 and double flat sheets from £115. As total silk-aholics, they also sell silk-filled duvets (from £143 for a double) - said to be the ultimate sleeping experience as they are warm in winter and cool in summer.

WP Top Tip: silk is 100% hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites so is great for sensitive skin and allergy sufferers.

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