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Why Your Dirty Pillowcase Could Be Damaging Your Skin And Hair More Than Pollution Bacteria, fungi, and trapped oils transfer to your scalp and skin, causing acne, dandruff, hair breakage, and irritation. Regular washing and choosing the right fabrics can prevent these hidden beauty hazards. You slip into bed, exhausted, and rest your head on a pillowcase that hasn’t seen a wash in a week. Or perhaps you grab a towel from the rack after a shower, unaware that it’s been sitting damp for days. It seems harmless, even routine—but what if these everyday fabrics were quietly sabotaging your skin and hair? While we obsess over serums, masks, and hair oils, the fabrics we touch daily may be undermining all our efforts. The issue is subtle but significant. Fabrics like pillowcases and towels can become incubators for bacteria, fungi, dust mites, and trapped oils, sweat, and dead skin cells. Over time, this microbial buildup doesn’t just sit there—it actively transfers to your skin and scalp, ...

Urbanisation is growing rapidly, and cities are bustling with energy and high-end infrastructure like never before. However, beyond the crowded roads and endless hustle of urban life exists a hidden danger that touches us all, and it is   pollution . In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Gajanan Jadhao, Founder and Chief Hair Transplant Surgeon, shares his expert insights on how pollution impacts hair health and what can be done to protect it. How pollution silently damages skin and hair Urban air is filled with fine dust, toxic gases, and microscopic particles that not only damage the lungs and heart but also leave a lasting imprint on the skin and hair. The face and hair, being the most exposed parts of the body, take a visible toll by losing natural radiance, weakening roots, and accelerating ageing. Many people fail to notice this until the damage becomes advanced. Chronic conditions like eczema and acne are on the rise due to constant exposure. Even people who foll...

S kin and hair care is an important part of self care. Most people believe that glowing skin and healthy hair come only from using creams, branded shampoos or through expensive treatments. However, some of the most important things for skin and hair care are not the costly products but those simple everyday fabrics like pillowcases and towels. These things are often ignored resulting in the damage of our skin and hair. Read on to know more. Can A Pillowcase Cause Hair Loss And Acne? Yes, the type of pillowcase affects skin and hair. “Each night the face and the scalp rest on a pillowcase for six to eight hours. During this time the fabric collects sweat, oil, dust, and even bacteria. When the pillowcase is not washed often enough, these impurities are pressed back onto the skin and scalp. This can block pores and increase acne which can also make the scalp itchy and weak, leading to poor hair growth over time,” shares   Dr Gajanan Jadhao  Founder & Chief Hair Transplant S...