Timeless Tips: Classic Beauty Trends Make a Modern Comeback

This article showcases eight timeless beauty secrets and wellness practices that have remained relevant through generations, with special attention to how silk pillowcases, sheets, and accessories enhance them,

Classic beauty practices like cold cream, slugging, and heatless styling are making a comeback as consumers seek gentler, more sustainable alternatives to modern products. Silk pillowcases and bedding help preserve skin hydration, prevent friction damage, and extend the benefits of skincare treatments like cold therapy and dermaplaning. Quality sleep is essential to beauty; silk bedding supports better sleep by regulating temperature and providing a friction-free surface for both skin and hair.

 

In today's fast-evolving beauty industry, what's old is new again. Modern skincare enthusiasts are rediscovering that time-tested methods and vintage beauty brands often deliver superior results. At Mulberry Park Silks, we're inspired by how these classic beauty trends align with consumer preferences for natural, gentle skincare solutions across all skin tones.

Let's take a closer look at some tried-and-true beauty secrets that stand the test of time:

Ice Baths & Cryotherapy: From Hollywood to Your Home

Hollywood icon Joan Crawford famously plunged her face into ice water 25 times each morning-a practice not so different from the cryotherapy treatments promoted on social media. Today's influencers confirm what Crawford knew: intense cold therapy reduces inflammation, minimizes redness, and creates an immediately lifted appearance.

Silk: Extending Cold Therapy Benefits Overnight

After the shock of cold therapy, your skin deserves gentle treatment. Our silk pillowcases and sheets provide a friction-free surface that pampers freshly treated skin to keep you comfortable and free from irritation.

Cold Cream: The Original All-in-One Beauty Product

Cold cream has been a staple among beauty products for generations. Your grandmother (and her grandmother!) probably relied on this triple-threat product that works as a makeup remover, skin cleanser, and moisturizer. Today, cold cream is experiencing a renaissance as makeup and skincare trends shift toward simplified routines. Skincare experts recognize cold cream for its gentle effectiveness on skin tones and types.

Silk-Boosted Hydration: Maximizing Your Moisturizing Routine

When you wipe away cold cream, your skin is left dewy and well-hydrated. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase ensures that your face stays that way-keeping moisture locked into your skin as opposed to being absorbed by your bedding (as happens with your regular cotton pillowcase and sheets). LINK

Dermaplaning: Ancient Technique, Modern Beauty Trend

Though "dermaplaning" is a new term, removing facial hair with a blade (yes, shaving) has roots dating back to ancient Egypt, and with good reason: facial razors remove both hair and dead skin cells (the reason why your husband's skin looks so young and fresh after shaving). Today, dermaplaning is a popular beauty treatment; it has been propelled into the mainstream by social media influencers who showcase how it creates smoother skin and allows skincare products to penetrate more effectively.

Silk: Ideal for Dermaplaning Recovery

As detailed in our dermaplaning guide, silk pillowcases are essential after treatment. The smooth surface prevents irritation and extends benefits by reducing friction-a key skin concern for beauty enthusiasts of all skin tones.

Slugging: An Old-School Practice Goes Viral

Before becoming a beauty buzzword, "slugging" was a practice passed down through generations. Women worldwide-particularly those of African American and Korean descent-have used petroleum jelly as an overnight occlusive in their skincare routine to seal in moisture. Rediscovered and championed by beauty influencers on TikTok, this technique involves applying petroleum jelly as the final step in your nighttime routine, creating a thick moisture barrier that prevents water loss (TEWL), while addressing skincare concerns for consumers with diverse skin tones.

Silk: A Less-Messy Alternative to Slugging

If slugging is just too messy for you-and believe me, we get it-think about trying a silk pillowcase instead. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase provides natural hydration; a hypoallergenic environment; and temperature regulation for maximum comfort. Pro Tip: Buy two silk pillowcases-one to keep your bed looking fresh and polished, and another dedicated to slugging. Slugging can leave permanent stains, but don't worry-your silk pillowcase will still deliver all its skin and hair benefits, even with a few marks of love.

Heatless Styling: Vintage Techniques to Protect Healthy Hair

Before electrical styling tools, women created elaborate hairstyles using heatless methods such as rag rollers, braids, pin curls, and sponge rollers. With a widespread understanding of the ravages of heat styling (breakage, hair loss, and more) many consumers are returning to these gentler styling approaches. The popularity of "heatless curls" has exploded among beauty influencers, protecting different hair types while creating longer-lasting styles-a sustainable hair trend for those seeking healthier options.

Silk: More Protection and Pampering for Hair

For truly damage-free styling that complements current hair trends and various hair types, silk makes all the difference. Whether you're using flexible rods, foam rollers, or fabric wraps, sleeping on silk provides the perfect gentle sleep environment to protect curls without the creasing and breakage you get with a cotton pillowcase. You can also wrap your hair in a silk scarf to protect your curls and keep your hair hydrated overnight. Our silk accessories can be used for overnight styling without the creasing and breakage cotton is known to cause. Silk pillowcases address this common hair care concern for those with curls and various hair types. Bonus Tip: Our Long Hair Reversible Silk Bonnet pairs perfectly with heatless curlers to keep every strand in place and frizz-free all night long.

Exfoliation: Ancient Practice, Essential in Modern Skincare Trends

One of the oldest beauty trends, exfoliation was practiced by ancient Egyptians and Greeks who used olive oil, Dead Sea salt, alabaster particles, milk and honey, and more to slough off dead skin. Modern skincare routines maintain this principle: removing dead skin cells improves texture, clarity, and product absorption.

Silk : A Smooth Move for Post-Exfoliation

After exfoliation, silk sheets provide a friction-free environment that won't irritate freshly treated skin. Beauty experts specifically recommend silk after stronger exfoliation treatments to protect newly revealed skin layers-enhancing the effectiveness of both cosmetics and skincare products.

Silk Pillowcases: What the Experts Know

Throughout history, silk has been celebrated as a superior fabric for beauty maintenance. Popularized by stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood-Marilyn Monroe famously slept only on silk sheets-silk has long been a beauty secret among insiders. Style icons like former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis also understood the power of silk in her beauty routine. According to her makeup artist, Peter Lamas, Jackie O. was known to sleep on silk pillowcases and use a silk scarf to protect her iconic hairstyle, keeping her hair healthy, smooth, and frizz-free.

Today, the benefits of silk have gone mainstream, with beauty experts universally recommending silk pillowcases as an essential investment for both skin and hair health. Dermatologists suggest silk pillowcases for preventing wrinkles, soothing delicate or easily irritated skin, and helping to maximize the effectiveness of skincare products. Hair stylists, too, recommend silk for taming frizz, reducing breakage, and helping prevent hair loss.

Silk is no longer just a luxury; it's a practical choice for anyone looking to elevate their self-care routine.

 

Silk: The Foundation of Great Beauty Sleep

Our 22-momme pure mulberry silk pillowcases provide the ideal sleep surface that simultaneously supports hair and skin alike by keeping them well hydrated and gently protected (no pulling on delicate facial skin, a reduction in hair breakage). Silk products enhance your overnight beauty rituals and skincare for all skin tones and types.

Hydration & Quality Sleep: The Ultimate Beauty Tips

Internal hydration has always been essential to beauty routines. Today's skincare trends emphasize both internal hydration and topical products to create plumpness and glow. Similarly, "beauty sleep" has been validated by modern research: during deep sleep, the body produces collagen, repairs cells, and balances hormones critical for skin health. Poor sleep directly impacts aging signs, acne, and complexion-making quality rest perhaps the most important piece of any beauty and wellness routine.

Silk: Enhance Hydration and Sleep More Comfortably

Silk's unique structure helps maintain skin's hydration levels during sleep-complementing hydration-focused skincare products. Our complete silk sleep system creates optimal conditions for beauty-enhancing rest, with temperature-regulating properties preventing overheating and smooth surfaces eliminating irritation. Many of our clients report deeper and more restorative sleep with silk bedding. It's a natural way to address skin concerns while supporting your beauty routine.

Mulberry Park Silks: Your Source for the Finest Silk

Sleeping on silk is one of the best ways to support your beauty routine. Silk pillowcases and sheets are an investment in how you look and feel. The good news is that-with Mulberry Park Silks-you'll get the very best value for your dollar. Every product is made from 100% pure mulberry silk of the highest grade, 6A. We offer pillowcases, sheets, bedding, and accessories in weights from 19 to 30 momme in a generous assortment of colors. Our silk is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to mold, dust mites, and irritants; we've taken the additional step of having our products independently tested OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified for safety (it's pure and gentle enough for babies to sleep on). The silk marketplace is growing crowded, with many companies located offshore, offering little to no customer service. We are proud to say that we are a US-based company with headquarters, customer service, and a warehouse based in Branford, CT. When you call, you will speak directly to one of our silk experts who are highly trained to help you choose the very best silk for your needs and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do classic beauty techniques work with different skin tones?

Timeless beauty practices like cold cream, slugging, and exfoliation have endured because they're effective for all skin tones. Our silk pillowcases enhance these techniques by reducing friction and maintaining skin hydration-key benefits that address skincare concerns across diverse complexions.

Why are vintage wellness trends making such a strong comeback?

Today's wellness trends prioritize sustainability and proven results-qualities that traditional beauty methods naturally possess. As consumers become more educated about potential damage from harsh products, they are going back to basics, investing in time-tested practices that work with the body's natural processes. These methods combine traditional wisdom with modern skincare science for optimal results.

How does silk specifically enhance emerging trends in skincare?

Silk perfectly complements emerging trends in overnight treatments like slugging by keeping products on your skin rather than absorbing them like cotton does. For hair, silk prevents friction causing breakage and frizz-supporting the movement toward healthier styling. As wellness routines increasingly emphasize quality sleep, silk creates the ideal environment for beauty-enhancing rest.

Are Mulberry Park Silks products suitable for all skin types and tones?

Yes! Our 100% pure mulberry silk products are hypoallergenic and OEKO-TEX® certified, making them ideal for sensitive skin regardless of tone. For melanin-rich skin prone to hyperpigmentation from friction, silk pillowcases help prevent the mechanical stress that can trigger discoloration, supporting beauty routines for all skin types.