Here are some of the benefits of sleep eye masks.
1. Block artificial light
According to Springer Journal, sleep eye masks help block out light for better quality sleep at night.
Another study published in the Journal of Sleep Research found that using both a sleep mask and earplugs had a positive impact on sleep quality in patients in the intensive care unit.
2. Limit distractions
According to the Annals of Neuroscience, using a sleep eye mask daily can help create a conditioned response in the brain, signaling your brain to sleep when you wear the eye mask.
3. Reduce the risk of insomnia
Sleep eye masks can eliminate distractions like light, which keep you awake at night.
4. May help relieve headaches
Photophobia or light sensitivity is one of the common signs of chronic migraines, according to the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. Sleeping with an eye mask can create a dark space to help you return to normal.
5. Reduce dry eyes
Although a sleep mask cannot add moisture to the eyes, it can lock in moisture around the eyes, keeping the eyes hydrated or protecting the eyes from dust and allergies.
6. Helps prevent wrinkles
According to the Journal of Plastic Surgery, wrinkles can form from facial expressions while sleeping. Sleeping on your stomach or side can cause more wrinkles. Wearing a silk eye mask can help protect the sensitive areas around your eyes from damage caused by friction while you sleep.
