Frequently Asked Questions

Mimi’s Beauty is a brand developed by a woman who understands the struggles of being a modern woman, the lack of time for self-care, seeing the dreaded fine lines appear way too soon or the frustration of waking up with a face crease before an important meeting.

We are not just a business, we are you! We understand and we care, our products are there to support you to care better for your skin & hair with minimal efforts and time, so that you can spend it with your loved ones.

We pay attention to details, such as creating a special edge piping of the pillowcases to ensure it maintains shape after many washes & are more durable for your benefits.

Quality is one of our main values so we ensure our silk is has the ultimate combination of shine, thickness, softness and durability. We use the highest grade (6A) long fiber mulberry silk, with a thickness of 22 momme and enforce the strictest quality guidelines, including non-toxic dyes.

Silk is the smoothest fabric available & it is protein based, rather than plant or synthetic based. Traditional fabrics don’t have such a smooth surface, which means there is more friction when moving around on your pillowcase, causing fine lines, face creases & skin irritation. It has been proven that other fabrics absorb more moisture compared to silk, and thus they rob your skin & hair of the vital moisture needed to have healthy, young skin & shiny hair.

Read more about the benefits of sleeping on Mimi's Silk Pillowcase in our benefits section.

Historically, silk used to be only hand washed, however with new technologies our silk pillowcases are of the highest quality can be machine washed adhering to some conditions. Silk is a delicate fabric that can be very durable and long lasting if properly cared for.

Even though you can machine wash Mimi’s silk pillowcases, whenever possible we do recommend to hand wash to extend its longevity.

Silk is a natural fibre and washing in a solution that’s too acidic or alkaline can cause the silk to harden after a single wash. Always use liquid detergent only, and better yet pH neutral liquid detergent designed for delicate fabrics, also a fabric softener after wash. Adding little vinegar to rinsing stage will help maintain the shine of the silk.

Another important factor is water temperature. Even just slightly above 30 degrees Centigrade or 85 degrees Fahrenheit can change silk dramatically. The safest method if your machine doesn't specify exact heat settings is either cold or just one level above cold.

To avoid any accidental tears during machine wash we recommend to use a bag for delicates. The gentler you wash your Mimi's Beauty pillowcase, the longer it will keep its sheen. The shinier it is, the better it will slide, which is one of the benefits to its health and beauty qualities.

Drying. When drying your pillowcase, do not use tumble dryer, do not expose to direct sunlight, dry flat in a shade.

For more details, please visit our Care Instructions page. 

Absolutely. All our silk is certified by international OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, which means our dyes are safe for you & your loved ones.

We work with one of the largest and longest running silk suppliers in the world, who takes pride in the quality product they produce. We do love quality & it’s so worth the price. 

The biggest difference between the two is that silk is a protein based natural fiber and satin is a weave and comes from synthetic fibers. Satin is thinner, rougher and it ‘sweats’, essentially negating the benefits for your skin & hair. Silk fibers are durable & stand the test of time, silk pillowcase will never get the “fluffy spools” & look old after few uses.

Satin may look and feel god, however due to its synthetic nature it doesn’t have the same benefits that silk does, for example being naturally hypoallergenic or dust mites repellent (those cause acne & breakouts).

Silk is much harder to produce, as a single thread requires silk from thousands of silk worms. This makes silk more exquisite & hence more expensive than satin which comes from synthetic petroleum based fibers.