Silk is gentle on delicate skin around the eyes
Friction with sheets can be especially hard on skin around the eyes, which tends to be thinner and more vulnerable than other areas of the face, explains Dr. Icecreamwala. A silk eye mask can provide added protection, especially if you tend to flip from side to side a lot in the night. “And if you put on eye cream before bed, an eye mask helps keep it in place,” she says.
Silk helps skin stay hydrated
Dry skin needs all the help it can get to hang onto moisture especially in the winter months when dry air is already working against you.