How to choose a sleep mask
How to choose a sleep mask
A good quality sleep mask should block light, which can help you sleep more soundly whether home in bed or while flying. Here are other considerations to keep in mind when shopping for a sleep mask:
✔️ Material: Each material has different benefits, but we recommend choosing whichever feels best against your skin.
Cotton: A popular fabric for sheets, cotton sleep masks are great if you love a super soft feel.
Silk: Silk has a super smooth feel and shiny appearance that many love as pillowcases too. The smooth feel of silk can actually prevent signs of aging and wrinkles.
Polyester: This synthetic material makes lightweight eye masks that can mimic the feel of silk at a lower price point.
Foam: Sleep masks with a domed foam construction keep their shape so that when you blink or open your eyes, your eyelashes don't touch the sleep mask.
Beads: A mask filled with beads has added pressure, heating, or cooling effects.
✔️ Overall fit: When you try on a sleep mask, you want to make sure no light comes in and also make sure it's comfortable to wear. For example, some sleep masks cover your whole face, which might be uncomfortable or even claustrophobic for some people, while for others is soothing. We recommend looking for an adjustable back strap, as that'll let you customize the fit.
✔️ Consider your sleeping position: Just like when buying a new pillow, you must consider your sleeping position before buying an eye mask. If you sleep on your side, you'll want to avoid bulky styles that'll feel uncomfortable when turning over. Back sleepers should look for a sleep mask that'll block light from every angle. Stomach sleepers should choose a lightweight, thinner mask to prevent creases or indentations on their face.
