If used w/o a cover, would the gel channels on the pillow leave marks/impressions on your skin, or is the surface smoother than it appears in photos?
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The pillow comes with its own covering so the gel area is not exposed. I would still recommend using a pillowcase even though the covering is removable via a zippered opening and can be laundered because it is white and would suffer from general wear as well as easily attract dirt and/or pet hair.
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I use mine without the cover. I haven't noticed any marks or impressions. I just wanted the cooling of the gel without the covering.
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I use it without the zipper cover it comes with, just put a pillow case over it. So far I haven't had an issue with marks or impressions. The gel is pretty soft.
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Hi! Using a pillowcase is completely up to you. It would not interfere with the Memory Foam or the pillow design. Thank you, TheHomeLiquidator
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Both sides feel about the same. Feels like fabric covered memory foam. But my husband uses a pillow case over the pillow, so you can't feel the texture of the cover that comes with the pillow.
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Envelope style is comfortable, you don't notice or feel the edges. You can visually see itDepending on pillow size, of its smaller, it falls open at the slit and you can see a gap and the pillow inside.
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I have two of these pillows and neither one has a crease like foam is damaged. So I think what you have is not normal. Kathy
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Yes, it retains it's thickness and comfort, But, we have noticed a dark stain appear. I called the company before I ordered the pad and they told me that they pre-treat the pads for mold. So, I trusted their word and ordered it? As of today, the stain isn't any worse. I am just concerned because this is a known, and commomn problem with memory foam.
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I have tried it both ways and like the difference. I put it on top of mattress cover and place extra sheet so that I get the comfort feel of the sculpted gel. It feels so plush against your skin with a few soft sheets over it. I love mine!
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Well I'm not sure how soft a massage pillow is but the hole is big enough for your face to go through. I think it might be uncomfortable after a while because of how firm it is.
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Its seems pretty smooth to me. I don't put it directly on my skin though, I use a washcloth.
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I would say it's smooth, with just a hint of tooth to it. Not perfectly smooth, but only one step away. If you're comparing to say, a Moleskin or Rhodia, it's not smooth like either of those, no.
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It feels like a mixture of down alternative with a touch of gel in the material. I say this because when you move to an area not already warm from your body it has that sensation. I love mine and have never slept better. This thing is very warm once your body heat has warmed it up and I need very few covers, even on the coldest night. Hope this helps!
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For me, there is a very light white coating as I'm rubbing it in. It fades quickly once rubbed in and given a minute or two to absorb and dry. I've been very happy with it. I have medium/relatively fair skin. Might be a different experience for those with darker skin tones.
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If there are any ridges they are not that noticeable. When I use it, it does not snag my hair (wet/dry). Hope that answers your question.
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I have not used this product alone. I do love the feel of moisture it gives me. I do notice (even with the extra 40 lbs) my lines are less prominent. Not due to the extra filling out. I have also used this on my knee, which over a year ago I had a scooter accident where my knee skid across the pavement and this last week or two it is much less obvious?? I don't know if that was what it was supposed to do, but I attribute the cream as to why the scar is less visible. Thank you very much.
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I've only owned it for about 9 months now, so I don't have a ton of experience with it yet, but the top lair as I'm sure you're aware is that tempature gel so it takes awhile before it contours to your body.My short answer is no, it doesn't soften. If you set your fingers on the side you can feel that its really soft below the temperature lair. I haven't tried but maybe you could take the cover off switch which side of the mattress you're sleeping on. Hope that helps.
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I would say its a bit stiffer than a Moleskine. You couldGet it in a refillable.cover, but it wouldProbably crease the cover.
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I do have a cover over a 1.5 inch memory foam, the kind with peaks and valleys. To me, the cover does not seem to make the foam hot, BUT I have not used it much yet.