Benefits of Mulberry Silk

1. It's nourishing for your skin

Silk has a reputation for mitigating break-outs and smoothing out wrinkles, which is reason enough to love it. "Mulberry silk is one of the softest natural silks available, and therefore, will have benefits to the skin," says Nava Greenfield, MD, of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City. "The silk likely will not irritate areas with sensitive skin such as the axilla, groin, and neck. It won’t cause overheating, which can result in a heat rash, and may even help keep moisture in."

2. It'll give you your own silky hair

"Silk pillowcases work wonders for all kinds of hair types and textures as they keep the cuticle layer of the hair intact," celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin previously told Well+Good. "With regular use, I’ve slept better, my hair is shinier, and it’s less prone to breakage."

The convergence of hair and silk also means an easier glide for your follicles. Less frizz, less dehydration, just a glossy, gorgeous mane.

3. It's friendly to the environment

If you feel guilty about how your shopping habit is impacting the environment, remember this: Silk is considered a relatively sustainable fabric because it uses silk worms, a renewable,  biodegradable resource. And manufacturing it utilizes less water than your garden variety synthetics.

4. It's hypoallergenic and antibacterial

Do you suffer big time from allergies? Well, mulberry silk is both hypoallergenic and antibacterial, and may even help with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (aka eczema).

5. It feels like absolute heaven

Let's not front about this. I've curated a number of mulberry silk items in my life (I'm a Taurus, sensual fabrics are my thing), and can verify that there's nothing else like it. It's airy light and lustrous, and as Wu points out, breathable and moisture-wicking.