Turns out, you may not be changing your pillowcase enough.
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When it comes tocleaning your bedroom,it may feel overwhelming knowing where to begin.
Should you start withdusting the nightstand, cleaning the curtains or switching out your bed sheets?
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For most people, changing pillowcases happens every time you change your sheets, but is that often enough?
Dr. Jennifer Holmanis a board certified dermatologist and diplomate of theAmerican Academy of Dermatology.
For most people pillowcases should be changed once every seven days.
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Why You Should Change Pillowcases Frequently
It makes sense to change your pillowcase with your sheets.
We all love a clean sheet night, right?
But changing your pillowcase is actually an important chore for your health.
Holman says she encourages her patients to wash their face and remove any makeup before hitting the pillow.
To some degree, the material is up to the preference of the sleeper, Holman says.
Some people prefer silk pillowcases to decrease friction on hair and they tend to stay cooler.
Yes, pillowcases should be changed once every seven days.
Sweaty sleepers should consider changing their pillowcases more frequently.
