The Reasons Why You Absolutely Must Use A Pure Mulberry Sleep Mask Every Night...

The Reasons Why You Absolutely Must Use A Pure Mulberry Sleep Mask Every Night...

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April 8, 2021, 9:36 am by Mimi's Beauty.

 

Sleeping pattern differ from person to person, but one aspect that most of us have in common is the lack of sleep. It is said that less than 30% of people actually get their daily required seven to eight hours of sleep.

Although some of us may very well fall asleep without complete darkness, it was proven that light is still an external factor that can play havoc with our bodies and affect our shut-eye hence affecting the quality of our sleep. Black-out curtains are a solution, by try taking them with you everywhere you go... 

So we need to look for other solutions!

Luckily for you, we have the perfect essential accessory! They may be small in size but the benefits of sleep masks are huge…

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We’re surrounded by blue light all the time – from our night stand alarm clocks, to the glare off our smartphones and the glow from our televisions.

During the day this type of light isn’t a concern as it has many positives – it boosts attention time, reaction time and moods.

However, at night, it’s a whole other story. It’s a massive sleep disruptor and can be detrimental to our health.

Light of any kind reduces the secretion of melatonin, but blue light takes it even further.

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The right sleep masks will leave the skin looking youthful as they fight signs of aging.

It’s worth getting hold of a silk sleep mask. They are jam-packed full of natural proteins.

If you have sensitive skin the mulberry variety (see the example below) is the one to pick. It contains a protein called sericin which reduces the chance of any allergic reactions.

The silk will not only feel soft and smooth against your skin, it will also help regulate body temperature (much needed for sleep to incur), and control moisture.

It will leave you feeling warm in the winter and cold in the summer, making it an excellent sleeping aid.

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As explained by the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School, we all have “light sensitive” cells in the retina of our eyes and they tell the brain when it’s daytime or night time and determines our sleep patterns.

For example, if you’re normally early to bed but become exposed to light, you’re not going to fall asleep at your normal time and could miss out on the benefits of sleeping early.

A study has also been carried out by Chinese researchers investigating whether sleep masks (and ear plugs to block out noises) affect your sleep.

As part of the study, the participants’ urine was analyzed for melatonin (the sleep inducing hormone) levels.

The research indicated that the use of sleep masks and ear plugs led to more deeper quality sleep, that was less disrupted, with elevated melatonin levels.

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There’s nothing worse than tossing and turning in bed as you struggle to fall asleep.

According to Dr Alanna Hare of London's Royal Brompton Hospital Center for Sleep, wearing a sleep mask reduces the time spent laying awake in bed.

This is because complete darkness boosts your body’s melatonin level which will send you to sleep much quicker than if you weren’t wearing a sleep mask.

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There’s a bunch of scientific research supported by the National Sleep Foundation that the power of touch can improve sleep quality.

The science behind this is that ‘deep touch pressure' stimulation promotes the release of serotonin, a chemical that regulates sleep.

Our Pure Mulberry Silk Sleep Masks harnesses that sensation. The gentle pressure that is applied to your face has this calming effect, a bit like a hug.

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Whether you’re trying to get some good quality sleep in a heavily lit plane or a hotel room without proper black-out curtains, the light will have a detrimental effect on your sleep.

A sleep mask will be your saving grace! They are portable and small enough to slip into your travel bag with ease.

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Let us know what benefits do you get from you Pure Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask!

 

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