Welcome to Lunare Home. If you're new to sleeping on silk, this is the short, honest overview of what it actually does for your skin, your hair and your sleep — and how to tell genuinely good silk from the marketing.
Silk isn't magic, and we won't pretend it is. What it is, is a smoother, more breathable surface to spend a third of your life against. Here's the whole picture, with links to deeper guides if you want the detail.
Gentler on your skin
A tightly woven mulberry silk surface creates less friction than cotton, so your skin glides rather than drags through the night. That means fewer morning sleep-creases, and because silk absorbs far less than cotton, your night-time moisturiser is more likely to stay on your face than soak into the pillow. It won't treat a skin condition, but it's a kinder surface for sensitive skin.
Curious whether it helps breakouts specifically? We wrote an honest, no-hype guide: Do silk pillowcases help acne-prone skin?
Kinder to your hair
Friction is also what roughs up hair overnight — snagging, frizz and breakage. Silk's smooth surface lets hair move with the fabric instead of catching on it, so you wake with less bedhead and fewer flyaways. Full detail in Silk pillowcase benefits for skin & hair.
Cooler, calmer sleep
Natural mulberry silk is breathable and temperature-regulating, so it doesn't trap heat the way synthetic "satin" can. If you've ever wondered why a cheap satin pillowcase feels warm and clammy by morning, that's the difference between a natural fibre and polyester — explained in Silk vs satin pillowcase: the real difference.
How to buy silk that lasts
Two numbers tell you most of what you need: momme (the weight and density of the silk — 22 momme is the sweet spot for pillowcases) and grade (6A is the highest grade of mulberry silk). If you want to understand the numbers before you spend, start with What is momme? Silk weight explained. Look, too, for an OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification — proof the silk has been tested for harmful substances.
Looking after it
Silk is easier to care for than most people fear: cool water, a gentle detergent, air dry. Our step-by-step guide to washing a silk pillowcase covers hand and machine washing, drying, and the mistakes to avoid.
The Lunare Home promise
We make 22 momme, Grade 6A mulberry silk — OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified — at £50.99, where similar quality usually runs £60–£110. Every order comes with a 30-Night Sleep Trial and free UK delivery over £40, so you can feel the difference for yourself before you decide. Everyday luxury, honestly priced.
