How Many Pillow Sarongs Should Be Replaced? Here's A Skin Doctor's Advice

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JAKARTA - Many people spend their time in the bedroom and most often come into contact with pillowcases. Unfortunately, exposure to germs and dirt on pillowcases can cause various things ranging from acne skin to severe symptoms of allergies or asthma.

Not to mention that exposure to dust on pillowcases is an important reason why pillowcases need to be replaced regularly. So, how often should pillowcases be replaced?

"I think pillowcases, the same as sheets, should be replaced at least once a week," said Dr. Kseniya Kobets, director of cosmetic dermatology at the Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care Cosmetic Dermatology Center.

"However, if someone sweats or has very oily hair or skin, you need to change it more often, for example every 2 to 3 days." Kobets added as quoted by Real Simple, Thursday, July 11.

Actually, there are many consideration factors that can affect how often you have to replace pillowcases. The first factor is skin type and hair type. Kobets says hair and skin types play a major role in how often you need to replace pillowcases. For example, if someone has oilier skin or hair, pillowcases should be replaced more often.

Second, how much do you sweat. If you exercise before bed or wake up often while sweating, Kobets recommends you change pillowcases every time before bed. Because germs and bacteria that come from sweat, attaching to pillowcases can cause acne skin.

The third is room temperature. The right temperature in your bedroom is not only important to get a good night's sleep. But it can also prevent you from sweating that wets pillowcases.

Lastly is the use of hair products. Using hair products can cause more deposits on Kobets' pillowcases, says Kobets. So that it can make your pillowcases dirty more quickly.

Although you have to be replaced frequently, there are several things you can do to help pillowcases last longer before having to replace them with clean ones. Kobets says using a silk scarf to cover your hair while sleeping can help. Or you can arrange your hair so you don't stick to the pillowcase and avoid hair products attached to the pillow.

He also recommends washing your face every night as a useful routine to keep your skin clean and healthy. So that sweat, makeup, or outer pollution do not move to pillowcases.