I can not think of much more relaxing feelings than lying down in a clean pillowcase at the end of the day. Experts have repeatedly argued that we should change our sheets once a week. And if you think that washing your sheets once a week – says dermatologist Hadley King, MD and the American Academy of Dermatology – is excessive, wait until you hear how often you should wash your pillowcases.
Dr. Hadley King tells Well + Good that we need to change pillowcases about two to three times a week. “Every time you lie in bed, you contaminate your bedding with dead skin cells (about 50 million a day), sweat, makeup, lotions, hair and anything else your body has collected during the day from pollen and pet hair. “up to mold bacteria and viral particles as well,” says the dermatologist. “Dead skin cells and sweat provide food for dust mites, attracting them to your bed and helping them to multiply.” Dust mites are responsible for worsening allergies or asthma.
Now living in the pillowcase, sweat and natural oils from the skin are also a breeding ground for bacteria. “This increases the risk of skin irritation and infections. It can also contribute to acne breakouts if you have acne prone skin, ”explains Dr. Hadley. The maximum duration you could stay with the same pillowcases would be one week. But only if her face, skin and hair are thoroughly cleansed every night before bed and there are no allergies, skin problems. +1 job then.
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