We toss and turn approximately 20 times a night. On a standard cotton pillowcase, this creates abrasive friction that weakens the hair fibers, leading to frizz, breakage, and morning tangles.
Mulberry silk is composed of sericin proteins and has an ultra-smooth texture that allows hair to slide friction-free. Wearing your hair in a loose topknot secured with a silk scrunchie further insulates the ends from damage.
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Board-Certified Dermatologist & Biomedical Researcher
Dr. Vivienne Chen is a board-certified dermatologist and biomedical researcher with over 12 years of clinical experience in cellular aging, peptide therapies, and skin barrier health.
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