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Strong Women
Can’t sleep in this heat? Here’s why wearing an eye mask can genuinely help
By Lisa Bowman
3 years ago
2 min read
After her airline eye mask freebie became a bedtime essential, writer Lisa Bowman decided to explore the science behind their benefits. If you’re struggling to sleep right now, make this your essential reading.
I’ve been sleeping with an eye mask for years now and have amassed quite the collection, ranging from cheap airline masks to a fancy silk number and a ridiculous-looking yet super-soft and comfy sloth sleep mask. My sleep is way more restful when I wear one.
The most obvious benefit of an eye mask is that it blocks out any light that may be in your bedroom, like street lights blazing through the curtains or a hallway light leaking under the door.
“Blocking out light is important, as exposure to light is stimulating to our brain and can make it harder for us to fall asleep,” advises Dr Clara Russell, a GP experienced in sleep medicine and founder of Noggin Brain.
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