A restful night’s sleep is essential for a healthy life, and adequate sleep is a preventive measure that lowers the risk of developing serious diseases like hypertension, obesity, and heart disease. Moreover, it also keeps the immunity high. When it comes to the nature of sleep, the nature of people varies. Some of us are light sleepers, while others sleep deeply. For many light sleepers, sleep masks are essential as they block light so that they can fall asleep without getting distracted. Of course there are other factors that also need to be there to help falling asleep such as minimal noise disturbance and a comfortable bedding but sleep masks are also very crucial. In this blog we will review the best masks which we tested and see which one is best to make your life convenient and ensure a good night’s sleep so that you are ready to take on the challenges of the day. Slip Silk Sleep Mask This silk sleep mask is unmatched when it comes to comfort. Made from fine quality silk the eye mask feels extra soft on the skin. The fabric is padded and feels really soft particularly in the delicate under eye region. The fitting is also fine as it fits securely but does not feel constricting. The downside is that this eye mask is not machine washable as t silk is a delicate fabric. So washing should be done by hand with a gentle detergent. So if you want to save time and just chuck it in the machine this cannot be done. Loftie Sleep Mask This sleep mask appears simple to look at but is made considering all ergonomic features in mind, which makes it really comfortable to wear. The interior of the eye mask is specially shaped, keeping in mind the eye cups, and this means that the mask fits perfectly without putting pressure on the eyes. The material is constructed from synthetic material that has a silky feel, so there is no issue of comfort. It fulfills its ultimate purpose by blocking light completely. But what makes this eye mask really stand out is that it can be machine-washed. The drawback of Loftie sleep mask is that it is not made from real silk so it cannot match the cpmfort level of pure silk sleep masks. Nidra Deep Rest Eye Mask If you are looking for an affordable eye mask that is well worth the price than Nudra Deep Rest Eye Mask is a good option to go for. It is has excellent reviews on Amazon and they are justified since it has some unique features that makes it stand out. One of them is adjustable eye straps. The eye mask can be tightened to fit any head shape to provide a cozy fit. The eye mask has a curvature around the eye shape to ensure that there is no pressure on the eyes. The only disadvantage of this eye mask brand is that the shape leaves a nose gap from which some light can enter so complete darkness cannot be achieved. Eastshore Silk Eye Mask When we tested the Eastshore's Silk Eye Mask it certainly matched our expectations. The interior side of the mask is made from 100% mulberry silk ensuring a snug fit that provides the utmost comfort. The material is also breathable and can be worn in hot climate as well. Like all silk eye masks this sleep mask is at a disadvantage when it comes to machine washing and it is best to wash it with a mild detergent and extra care should be taken during washing process. Tempur Pedic Sleep Mask The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Sleep Mask passed the light blocking test with flying colors, but with regular usage this mask has a couple of downsides that makes it undesirable. The mask is of an unnatural and awkward contour, and during testing we found that it gets tight and does not fit properly at night. We were not impressed with the material which the mask is made up of, polyester-cotton blend as it was fuzzy and a little itchy. Conclusion The sleep masks are available in different types of materials. Many of the contoured ones for heavy machinery use are made from cotton and synthetic materials such as the memory foam and polyester. There are flat masks made of synthetic materials too, but you should prefer silk as this natural fabric is very gentle on skin, soothes it and has antibacterial properties.
