Nothing feels better than following your nighttime skincare regimen after a long day. Once you finish, you feel clean and refreshed before climbing into bed to drift into a peaceful, cozy sleep. The next morning, you wake up with what seems like more pimples than the night before. How could this happen? The culprit could be your pillowcase.
Your Pillowcase Can Be Comedogenic
Pillowcases are a hot spot for dirt and oil buildup, which can lead to pore-clogging, or comedogenic, acne. Even if you keep your face squeaky clean before bed every night, dust, skin cells, and oils can create a recipe for clogged pores. Washing and changing your pillowcases weekly or as often as your hair care routine requires can help prevent dirt from entering your pores and building up in your skin. If you sleep with your hair down, consider pulling it back to keep your skin fresh. Similarly, if you use an eye mask to sleep, make sure you are washing it consistently.
Should Certain Fabrics Be Avoided?
While most fabrics likely aren’t the main cause of your breakouts, some materials can be harsher on sensitive skin than others. While some beauty blogs claim that satin should be avoided if you have acne-prone skin, the cleanliness of the fabric is probably more closely tied to new breakouts. However, you may want to consider some of the bleaches and dyes used in common fabrics or fabric softener can irritate skin. Switching to organic fabrics and avoiding softener, even fragrance-free products, could help keep harsh chemicals away from your face.
Seek Professional Help to Address Persistent Acne
While keeping your pillowcases clean can help prevent dirt from clogging your pores, the root of your pimples could also be hormonal or due to the ingredients in your skincare products. If you find yourself struggling with breakouts no matter how much you change up your routine, contact the specialists at The Dermatology Clinic to set up a consultation to help address your biggest skin concerns.
