Do You Need A Sleep Mask?

Only movie stars and old people wear sleep masks right?

I mean, why do you want a mask on you face while you sleep?

Well, this is why...

You want to sleep in the dark - complete darkness.  Sure you turned off the lights - but there's still that glow from the street lights, clock radio, cell phone, TV and whatever other electrical device you feel needs to be in the bedroom with you.  (Um, maybe it's time to purge your inner sanctuary...)  Anyway, according to the National Sleep Foundation, "a dark bedroom contributes to a better sleep."

But why is this?

The brain needs to sense pure darkness in order to start the production of melatonin, the sleep chemical.  This greatly increases your chances of falling asleep.  You want quality sleep to keep your immune system at attention and lack of sleep can actually pack on the pounds.

But sleep masks are uncomfortable.

Not no more! Gone are the days of a smashed nose & flattened eyes thanks to that flat silk bondage device.  Now, you can get a mask with little nose piece and raised contoured eye sockets so

you don't even have to feel like you're wearing a mask!

I currently use the sleep mask by Drift To Sleep.  OK, I was partly drawn to the purple color, but it's much more comfortable and better at keeping out the light than the sleep masks of the dark ages.

Give it a try and see if you can improve your sleep - after all it's about quality, not quantity.

To sleep, perchance to wake up refreshed...

Sources:
https://www.dreamessentials.com/articles-faq-020-what-are-eye-masks
http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g/2011/05/do-you-wear-a-sleep-mask-heres

cording to the National Sleep Foundation, “a dark bedroom contributes to better sleep

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cording to the National Sleep Foundation, “a dark bedroom contributes to better sleep

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/about_5076426_benefits-sleep-mask.html

According to the National Sleep Foundation, “a dark bedroom contributes to better sleep

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/about_5076426_benefits-sleep-mask.html

According to the National Sleep Foundation, “a dark bedroom contributes to better sleep

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/about_5076426_benefits-sleep-mask.html