It may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to your beauty routine, though having the right pillow can make a big difference to your skin. Think about it, you spend a lot of time sleeping during which your pillow is absorbing a lot of funky stuff from sweat, hair products to last- nights make-up (oops). Over time this can lead to clogged pores, dry skin and irritation that dulls your glow and your mojo. Though relax sleeping beauty, there is a natural solution to overnight skincare that doesn’t come in a bottle. Press pause on the face mask, here are five gorgeous benefits of investing in a bamboo memory foam pillow. 

1. Hydrated skin 

Drinking gallons of water, putting on all the right creams and STILL waking up with dry skin? Many pillows trap sweat. The smelly moisture not only makes bedtime sticky, but it also causes your skin to dry out which can show up in the mirror in the morning. Bamboo encourages your body’s natural cooling process, a little trick known as moisture-wicking evaporates sweat and allows you to drop back down to your ideal temperature. Pretty cool, eh? Being incredibly breathable is one of bamboo’s many beauty benefits, meaning you can kiss goodbye to sweaty nights. Less sweating means you retain more water keeping you and your skin happy, healthy and hydrated. 

2. Restorative sleep

Many things can interrupt our sleep, racing thoughts, late-night scrolling, that chocolate bar before bed. Though the most common of them all? Overheating. Bamboo pillows (and buckwheat pillows) are naturally thermo-regulating, keeping you cool and comfortable all night long. This gives your skin a proper break from the stressors of the day and a chance to renew cells and repair any damage. Your skin works hard throughout the day to combat toxins and getting deep, restorative sleep is key to restoring your glow.  So, if you’re looking to wake up feeling fabulous it could be time to switch your pillow. As no expensive beauty product can compete with a good night’s sleep. 

3. Anti-aging 

Chasing that youthful glow doesn’t have to be exhausting, in fact, you can start by hopping into bed. Sleep is the most powerful anti-ager on the market and choosing the right pillow can help turn back the clock. By supporting your skin's natural hydration and promoting deeper rest, bamboo naturally beautifies your skin overnight. Studies have shown just a single night of bad kip can age our cells and reduce collagen production. Yep. There really is such a thing as beauty sleep, and one way to get more of it is to make sure you are sleeping on something soft and gentle. Bamboo‘s deliciously silky fibres get softer with every wash. Early night, anyone? 

4. Fewer outbreaks

Acne, eczema and other irritating skin conditions can bring a whole new challenge to sleep. Dry, itchy skin and worrying about break-outs are enough to keep anyone tossing and turning. The good news is bamboo can help. The naturally hypoallergenic fabric is antibacterial, resisting the build-up of nasty bacteria that can cause flare-ups. The gentle, soft fabric glides over skin setting you up for a comfortable night’s rest you can enjoy. It’s hard to know what triggers skin inflammation, everything from diet to hidden chemicals can play a part, which can affect more than just your skin. Anxiety and low mood are common side effects of skin break-outs. Knowing you can keep bedtime a relaxing, irritation-free zone  will soothe your mind and your skin. 

5. Brighter mornings

The benefits of bamboo pillows go beyond bedtime. Regular good sleep leads to far better mornings. Getting through the day without enough rest will eventually lead to more than dull skin, it dampens your mood and can even lead to burnout. Looking for simple ways to take care of ourselves, from switching our pillows to drinking more water can make a big difference to how we feel. It’s easy to be pulled in so many different directions when it comes to beauty trends, but there is one that has stood the test of time. Good sleep will keep your skin glowing and your mornings brighter.

P.S Cancel those plans tonight! Make a date with your PJ’s and enjoy the beauty of an early night.