Silk-infused moisturizers and pillowcases sound downright indulgent (not to mention totally glam). But does silk really have any beauty benefits? Absolutely. “Silk has the potential to prevent signs of aging, as well as provide relief for several skin conditions,” explains David E. Bank, M.D., founder and director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic, and Laser Surgery in Mount Kisco, New York. “Sleeping on silk pillowcases can also prevent thinning of the hair and ‘bedhead.’”
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Here’s how to score silk’s rewards.