The Unusual Pillow Kyra Sedgwick Has Slept On For the Past 15 Years – and Why It’s a Game-Changer for Restful Nights
The actress prevents wrinkles before they form with this clever anti-aging pillow, which she says is 'the biggest secret of all' in her beauty routine
Sleep is not just about rest; it's also the restorative process that affects every other system in our body. For that reason, bedding and other furniture you choose for the bedroom are among the most important design decisions you will make in your home. For example, Kyra Sedgwick swears by using the Intimia Breast Pillow to ensure proper rest and recovery.
Though her choice for best pillow has an unusual look, its an ergonomic anti-aging technique for women who sleep on their sides. 'I’ve heard Sharon Stone says the reason she has no wrinkles is that she sleeps on her back. I have tried and tried, but there’s some little baby thing that makes me want to be curled into my body with my hands under my chin. The cleavage pillow is something I’ve put on every night for the past 15 years or so,' she explains in New York Magazine.
So, how does the oddly shaped bedroom accessory work? If you want better sleep and better skin as a side sleeper, it seems to be the perfect option. Kyra states: 'It basically creates a separation for your boobs so when you wake up in the morning, you don’t have big, deep creases between your boobs and your décolleté. It’s the most important secret of all. Young people: Start early.'
According to thousands of five star reviews, other women agree. The top comments explain that this pillow feels like an affordable alternative to cosmetic procedures, and that it relieves pressure for those who are breast feeding or have large chests. The hypoallergenic nylon material protects the skin, while ensuring a more comfortable rest.
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These are our editors' picks for ensuring superior comfort and beauty sleep for those who sleep on their sides like Kyra. From the best body pillows to the perfect silk pillowcases, these pieces will protect your skin and back.
This inexpensive body pillow is a smart choice if you want to try a body pillow but don't want to spend too much. The cover is hypoallergenic, and it's similar dimensions to a lumbar pillow, so you can easily make it part of your bedspread.
This U-shaped body pillow is designed for pregnancy. It has a cooling cover so that you don't overheat, and part of it is detachable, so you can adjust it exactly as you need. Available in 15 colors and three different sizes, it has tens of thousands of 5-star reviews.
If you know you want to invest in a top body pillow, this is perhaps your best bet. On test, we loved the Tempur-Adapt memory foam topper, and if this the same material, it will be incredibly comfortable.
If you are looking for another high-brow pick, these beautiful pillowcases from Branche are a great option. The pink shade would be gorgeous nestled among white cotton bedding.
If you sleep on your side, a silk pillowcase is the best way to preserve your skin and hairstyle. When I had chose which Slip silk pillowcase style I would use, there was no competition with this new Lodge look. I adore the colorway and subtle yet impactful print.
This silk pillowcase is smooth and shiny for hair and skin protection, and for wicking away moisture as you sleep. I love this light blue colorway.
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Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.
In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.
Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.