Is scaly or itchy skin around your eyes or on your eyelids giving you grief? Eye eczema can make it hard to sleep comfortably at night—especially when your pillowcase triggers more flare-ups!

A few different types of facial eczema can affect the eyes. However, atopic dermatitis is the most common, affecting about 1 in 10 people in the U.S.

The skin around your eyes might have a scaly appearance. Or you might have eye irritation, itchiness, or thickened skin in these areas. Exposure to any of the following can cause these symptoms:

• Heat

• Cosmetics

• Cotton, polyester, and other fabrics

• Dust mites and other allergens in your environment

• Harsh chemicals and other irritants

With fabrics being a possible trigger, it’s important to choose your pillowcase with care. Certain pillowcases can help reduce the accumulation of dead skin cells, which can exacerbate eye eczema. We’ll walk you through picking the right kind to soothe your skin—instead of irritating it!

Key Factors to Consider in a Silk Pillowcase

As an eczema sufferer, you might have dealt with flare ups after sleeping on pillowcases made from certain materials, like cotton. Some fabrics don't have what it takes to ease symptoms. instead, they trigger them—or make them worse!

There are also a couple of other factors you'll want to consider before making your purchase. Let's go over these key factors to help you choose a pillowcase that your skin loves.

Material

This is a good place to start when comparing pillowcases. Are they made of a synthetic material or natural fabric? Synthetic or manmade fabrics, like polyester and nylon, are more likely to irritate your skin. They may also feel rougher than many natural materials.

But not all natural pillowcase fabrics are alike. Cotton and linen, for example, aren’t quite as gentle as other natural materials. Users often notice improvements in skin condition after the first night of using a silk pillowcase. You’ll want to look for a soft fabric that won’t pull on or irritate your skin—and trigger eye eczema.

Some eczema-friendly options include:

• Silk

• Bamboo

• Eucalyptus

Breathability

Do you tend to get hot and sweaty while sleeping? This can make eye eczema symptoms worse! The oil from sweat and the heat can leave the delicate skin on your eyelids and around your eyes feeling irritated and itchy.

But the right pillowcase can help ease these symptoms. Look for one that's breathable. That means you'll rest your head on a pillowcase that helps with temperature regulation and moisture control.

Why are these important? Temperature regulation helps you avoid getting hot while you sleep. Moisture control helps prevent your skin from getting too dry, leading to irritation. And moisture wicking abilities help keep dried sweat from building up on sensitive skin.

Skin benefits

Pampering your skin with a soothing pillowcase can ease the discomfort that eye eczema causes. That means focusing on materials that are beneficial for your skin. Certain fabrics, like silk, help your skin retain moisture—preventing dryness.

Keeping skin hydrated is challenging for many eczema sufferers. But it's important for managing this condition and protecting your skin. Choosing a pillowcase material that helps with hydration means you're one step ahead!

You'll also want to look for a pillowcase fabric that has other qualities that soothe irritation, like less friction or pulling. The skin around your eyes and on your eyelids is delicate enough—it's even more sensitive when you have eczema or other skin conditions!

General Tips for Selecting a Pillowcase

You know which factors to consider now—but how can you make sure you choose the best kind of pillowcase? We'll go over a few helpful tips to keep in mind when shopping around for your new pillowcase!

Naturally Hypoallergenic Properties

Do certain allergens or chemicals bother your skin? When you have eye eczema, you may be more prone to having flare ups occur with many kinds of irritants. That's where a pillowcase with hypoallergenic properties comes into play.

Look for pillowcases made of naturally hypoallergenic fabrics. These materials help protect your skin from exposure to common allergens, like:

• Dust mites

• Mold

• Pollen

Take silk, for example. A silk pillowcase has proteins that help repel allergy-causing organisms. That means you've got built-in protection from allergens that would normally irritate your skin!

Ease of maintenance

Want to make sure your new pillowcase lasts a long time? To ensure this, choose one that’s easy to take care of—so it doesn’t require a lot of time and effort to maintain on your part. Your pillowcase might repel dust mites. But it’s still going to need regular washing to keep it clean! Regular washing and maintenance every one to two weeks can help assess the effectiveness of a silk pillowcase in managing eczema symptoms.

Check the care labels on pillowcases to see what’s required. You may have to hand wash certain fabrics. But others might be machine washable. Washing them doesn’t just keep them clean. It also helps pillowcase materials stay in good condition!

Keep durability in mind. Some fabrics have a longer lifespan than others. But even the most durable require proper care, like regular washing and air drying.

Certifications and fabric quality

Make sure to choose a pillowcase with high-quality fabric. That quality may come with a higher price tag—but it also comes with more durability and other benefits. Considering silk? Go with 100% mulberry silk pillowcases. These give you the highest quality silk fabric available.

There's also another good reason to check labels. Look for trustworthy certifications for peace of mind when it comes to how your pillowcase was made. OEKO-TEX is one example of this. Seeing that label means that your pillowcases don't have any harmful or toxic substances.

Trying to avoid eye eczema symptoms as much as possible? High fabric quality and certifications are both important things to look for when comparing your options. Otherwise, you can end up with a material that causes this condition to flare up!

Why Blissy Is the Best Choice

Considering key factors and following our general tips all lead to the same outcome. Blissy is the perfect solution for keeping skin allergies and eye irritation at bay.

But what makes our silk pillowcases the most eczema friendly option?

Unique features

Blissy rises above the competition for many reasons. Let's take a closer look at the notable features our products have:

• Hypoallergenic properties: This is exactly what you want in a pillowcase for eye eczema. Our silk pillowcases help guard the delicate skin around your eyes from allergens.

• Breathable: Blissy Silk Pillowcases offer superior breathability, ensuring a cooler core body temp and moisture control to help ease eczema symptoms.

• Soothing: You can't beat the soft feel of a mulberry silk pillowcase when it comes to skin-soothing bedding materials.

• Cooling: Our silk pillowcases have a naturally cooling effect that helps you feel comfortable and lowers the risk of eczema symptoms while you sleep.

• Hydrating: Silk's proteins hydrate your skin, preventing it from becoming dry and irritated.

All of our pillowcases are made of 100% mulberry silk. That gives you the softest, smoothest, most luxurious—and highest quality—pillowcase available! We have a huge selection of sizes, colors, and styles to choose from to give your bedding the perfect look!

Find the Ideal Pillowcase with Blissy

Ready to give your skin a break from eczema symptoms? With a Blissy pillowcase, you can enjoy a silky, soothing surface that won't trigger flare-ups or irritate your skin. This will help you feel better overall and get better sleep.

Explore all Blissy has to offer for your eye eczema needs—from soft pillowcases that are gentle on your skin to soothing sleep masks that help protect your eyes!