Which Types of Bedding Are Best for Sensitive Skin?

Over half of us report having sensitive skin, so you may not need us to tell you just how annoying sensitive or dry skin can be!

However, there are ways to look after your sensitive skin — one such way is to consider which types of bedding are best.

That's why we're here. Just keep reading on to find out the best bedding material for your skin, and you'll soon be able to look forward to a good night's sleep!

Cotton Bedding

Could cotton be the best bedding material? Make no mistake, an organic cotton bed sheet can be ideal, particularly if you live somewhere that's often hot at night as cotton is used as natural cooling fabrics. 

Being natural, cotton absorbs sweat and helps to regulate the temperature of your body too. 

Sateen might be the best weave when it comes to cotton bedding, as it's made with 100% cotton sheets with a pretty high thread count, but as a rule, you should choose cotton with a thread count from 200 to 400.

No matter your skin condition, a sateen sheet will be nice and soft and is likely to feel comfortable against your skin.

Silk Sheets

The silk vs cotton bedding debate is a matter of personal preference, as some people prefer one or the other. 

Silk bedding is great because it keeps you comfortable and they're quite cool too, so your skin won't get too hot and become irritated. 

For people with eczema, in particular, silk sheets can be more comfortable — it's light, and allows your skin to breathe. Often, a silk dressing will be placed on a burn or on particularly severe eczema, and it's the same premise here. 

Even if you don't buy a full set of silk bedding, just a silk pillowcase can have a really noticeable effect.

Bamboo Bedding

Bamboo might not spring to mind at first, but it could be worth considering.

Non-absorbent, bamboo bedding can last for around two years, and it's not too harmful to the environment as there's plenty of bamboo still being grown.

While bamboo is well-suited to all skin types, it can be best for those who suffer from allergies — it's hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial too, so it's likely to keep you comfortable. 

What About Linen?

Linen absorbs moisture and regulates your temperature well no matter the season — it's soft too, and becomes softer each time it gets washed!

It can feel gentle on the skin, so it can be well-suited to people with dry or sensitive skin. 

However, some people with sensitive skin aren't a fan of linen, finding it a little uncomfortable — it's often a little heavier than silk, for example, which may be why.

What Types of Bedding Are Best for Me?

When weighing up the different types of bedding, including Scandinavian style quilts, it's worth considering them all and thinking about which could be best to meet your particular needs.. 

Both silk and cotton are great for sensitive skin, but some people prefer bamboo or linen instead — you might even go for corduroy! There's no harm in trying out various materials and seeing which your skin gets on with the best.

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