When the facialist behind some of the most famous faces in the world talks about beauty sleep, we listen. Joanna Czech, fresh off being named European Wax Center's first-ever Brand Ambassador, recently answered a question her clients ask all the time: why do sleep lines linger longer as we get older, and what can we do about it?
Her answer starts somewhere you might not expect. Your pillowcase.
"I personally prefer satin pillows over silk because they don't absorb products applied on your face as rapidly as silk does." Joanna Czech, The Czechlist
That is the part most people miss. You spend real money on serums and night creams, and a thirsty pillowcase quietly drinks them while you sleep. Satin lets your skincare stay where you put it, and its smooth surface means less tugging and creasing on your skin and hair overnight.
Why Satin, in Joanna's Words
Joanna has been a Savvy Sleepers fan for years. On her blog, The Czechlist, she features our Pinot Greige and White Russian pillowcases and explains exactly why satin belongs in your nighttime routine:
"High quality satin makes a great bedfellow: It is soft, cool, and hypoallergenic... Satin also has an exceptionally low absorbency and helps to preserve the moisture balance in the skin, and it will not absorb any applied night creams." The Czechlist, Why Should You Sleep on a Satin Pillowcase?
Her rule of thumb? Keep at least three on hand so you can sleep on a fresh one each night (flip the pillow and one lasts two nights). They pack easily too, so your skin gets its best sleep wherever you are.
Joanna's Nighttime Ritual for Fewer Sleep Lines
- Do every step. Cleanse, tone, serum, mask, and moisturize. No shortcuts before bed.
- Sleep on satin. Give your skincare a surface that won't soak it up, and rotate fresh cases often.
- Switch it up. Alternate sleeping positions or sleep on your back, and hydrate before bed.
As Seen on The Czechlist
The Luxe Satin Pillowcase
Our heavyweight, OEKO-TEX certified satin pillowcase stays put without a zipper, is machine washable, and comes with our bonus secret pocket. Joanna's picks: crisp White Russian and soft Pinot Greige.
Shop Joanna's Picks, from $42
A Shout-Out to Our Collab
The Joanna Czech x Savvy Sleepers Silk Eye Mask
Limited Edition • $48
Joanna designed this one with us, and we could not be prouder of it. It is made from 22 momme, 100% pure silk to reduce friction on the delicate skin around your eyes, blocks out light for deeper sleep, and arrives in a signature gift box with a dust bag. Pair it with your satin pillowcase and you have Joanna's complete beauty sleep ritual.
Shop the Eye MaskThe Best Facial We've Ever Had
If you are ever in Dallas or New York City, book a facial at Joanna Czech's studio. We have tried plenty, and hers is hands down the best facial we've ever had. Then go home, follow her ritual, and sleep on satin.
Congratulations, Joanna
Joanna was just named European Wax Center's first-ever Brand Ambassador, and waxing has been part of her craft since her earliest training. Watch her share the news:
We are so proud of you, Joanna, and proud to be the satin you sleep on.
Welcome to the Slumber Party.