Eli5: what happens to my pillow that it starts to look like a civil war bandage? Is that sweat?

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Eli5: what happens to my pillow that it starts to look like a civil war bandage? Is that sweat?

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Answer 1

Yes. And dirt, and dead skin. We shed a lot of our body over time, and spend a lot of time laying on our pillows.

You’ll want to wash your pillowcases more than you already do.

Answer 2

I think its more the oils are with in the sweat. But yes, it is liquid coming from your head.