Using a sleep mask can help improve one of the most important things your body needs to do – sleep. Sleep is important but many people don’t get enough sleep and don’t know why it is so important to get a good night’s rest.
Why is sleep important?
Sleep is probably the most important thing human bodies need to do on a daily basis. Some of the things that happen when you sleep are:
- Short term memories transfer to long term memory.
- Hormones are released for cell reproduction and repair.
- Human Growth Hormone is released to repair and grow muscles, especially if you have been exercising.
- Waste is removed from cells, especially brain cells.
How can a sleep mask help with sleeping?
Sleep masks are designed to block out light from your eyes so you can go to sleep easier. They are a great option to have when you are sleeping in an environment you don’t have full control over. Some example situations might be:
- When traveling on a plane, train or bus.
- Sleeping in a shared room in a dormitory or hostel.
- In a room with windows but no curtains to block the light.
For all these situations a sleep mask is a low-cost, effective solution to help improve your sleep. They are great also to block out blue light sources which in recent times are suspected to have an even greater effect on sleep than previously thought.
One of the most popular and effective sleep masks is the Lonfrote deep molded mask. The eye pockets on the mask are deep enough that you can open your eyes without irritation. This also you to be more comfortable when wearing it. Another option is this mask, it is very comfortable to wear although it doesn’t have space for you eyes to open. It wraps around the whole head covering your ears as well, providing some sound dampening as well.