Light on the Benefits of the Night Mask: New Scientific Revelations
Visit night mask has become a subject of medical interest, particularly since the publication of the results of a scientific study in March 2023. This scientific study teaches us that the use of a night mask is not limited to mere comfort: it is also a powerful ally for the health of body and mind.
In this article, we would like to share with you the importance of a good night's sleep on your health.
First, we'll talk about the importance of a good night's sleep on your daily well-being, and then about the practices that can undermine its quality.
Then, we'll present the results of the scientific study cited above, which tells us more about the health benefits of using a night mask.
Finally, we'll talk about silk, the fabric used in our night masks. Natural and soft, it promises to a good night's sleep.
The importance of a good night's sleep
We spend more than a third of our lives asleep. The importance of our sleep and its quality on our body and brain has been scientifically proven many times. Thanks to these, we know that sleep provides us with :
- Growth
- Brain maturation
- Development and preservation of our cognitive abilities
- Adjustment of our hormonal system
- Maintaining our internal temperature
- Preserving our cardiovascular system
Sleep also helps rebuild muscle and nerve cells.
Promoting good sleep is therefore particularly important for reduce stress and anxiety.
More generally, sleep helps us to stay healthy, by promoting a healthy immune system and better elimination of toxins.
How can you sleep better and get quality sleep?
Maison de la soie brings you a few easy-to-follow tips to improve the quality of your sleep.
- Avoid screens: at least 1 hour before going to bed (TV, phone, tablet...). The lights are aggressive and keep your brain awake.
- Encourage a calm activity such as meditation or relaxation.
- Choose quality bedding : comfortable, high-quality mattresses, sheets and blankets.
- Choose an appropriate pillow to your sleeping profile.
- Turn off all light sources in the room.
- Put down a night mask over your eyes, to cut yourself off from the ambient lights and glow that you can't stop.
These key points are important to help you fall asleep and get a good night's sleep.
Let's continue with the results of scientific research into the use of night masks.
Science: night masks boost our cognitive abilities
The night mask helps toblock out light and glare that can disturb our sleep. But as well as keeping out annoying light, it also helps us to take care of ourselves and toimprove our performance.
The scientific study published on the prestigiousOxford University Press proves it.
Around a hundred people took part in this research: here is a description of the two experiments carried out during the project, followed by the results.
Experiment 1: Sleeping with a night mask: health benefits
In this first experiment, 94 people aged between 18 and 35 slept with a night mask on for a week, then slept without one for another week.
At the end of each week of the experiment, cognitive tests were carried out on the participants.
This experiment revealed that sleeping with a night mask helps :
- better episodic encoding Episodic encoding enables us to memorize real-life events in their spatio-temporal context.
- Improved vigilance better attention during daily tasks, for example.
Experiment 2: The night mask improves slow-wave sleep efficiency
For this second experiment, 35 people aged between 18 and 35 took part.
This time, the participants were equipped with a device enabling them to visualize brain waves. The electroencephalogram enabled the researchers to relate the different sleep phases (slow wave, REM, etc.) to the use or non-use of a night mask.
In addition to improving memory, thanks to better episodic encoding and enhanced vigilance, this second experiment offers a further discovery.
The night mask improves the time spent in slow-wave sleep. It is during this phase of sleep that memory is enhanced.
Conclusion: the night mask helps our cognitive faculties
Thanks to this investigation, researchers have learned that the night mask is beneficial for our health.
- Its use promotes optimal sleep, which improves cognitive faculties (better memory, learning and reactivity).
- Non-invasiveit's also economical and easy to use
- Its effects are measurable on a daily basis
The health benefits of a silk night mask
As the results reported by these scientists inform us, night masks confer a more beneficial sleep for our bodies and brains.
With the help of a night mask, sleep is more restorative. This enables you to be more reactive during the day, and more effective in your learning.
The silk night mask also offers other benefits for your well-being.
Silk naturally reduces the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes.
Pleasant to wearThe silk night mask keeps your skin moisturized without absorbing your night cream.
Improve your sleep with our silk night masks
Our silk night masks bring you softness, comfort and well-being.
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