Light on the Benefits of the Night Mask: New Scientific Revelations
The night mask has become a subject of medical interest, particularly since the publication of the results of scientific research published 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'd like to share with you the importance of quality sleep for your health.
First, we'll talk about the importance of a good night's sleep on your daily well-being, and then the practices that can undermine its quality.
Next, we'll present the results of the scientific study cited, 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, silk promises a good night's sleep.
The importance of restful sleep
We spend over a third of our lives asleep. The importance of our sleep and its quality on our bodies and brains has been scientifically proven many times over. Thanks to these, we know that sleep provides us with :
- Growth
- Brain maturation
- Development and preservation of our cognitive capacities
- Adjustment of our hormonal system
- Maintenance of our internal temperature
- Preservation of our cardiovascular system
Sleep also helps rebuild muscle and nerve cells.
Promoting good sleep is therefore particularly important for reducing stress and anxiety.
More generally, sleep keeps us healthy, promoting a healthy immune system and better elimination of toxins.
How to sleep better and get quality sleep?
Maison de la silk brings you a few easy-to-implement 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 quality mattresses, sheets and blankets.
- Choose a pillow adapted to your sleeping profile.
- Turn off all light sources in the room.
- Put on a night mask over your eyes, to cut yourself off from 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 increase our cognitive capacity
Night masksblock out the lights and glow that can disturb our sleep. But, in addition to keeping out annoying light, it also helps us to take care of ourselves andimprove our performance.
A scientific study published on the prestigiousOxford University Press website proves the point.
Around a hundred people took part in this research: here is an outline of the two experiments carried out during the study, followed by their results.
Experiment 1: Sleeping with a night mask: the benefits for our health
For this first experiment, 94 people aged between 18 and 35 slept with a night mask for a week, then slept without a night mask 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 enabled :
- 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, participants were equipped with a device for visualizing 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.
As well as 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 promoted.
Conclusion: the night mask enhances our faculties cognitive
Thanks to this investigation, researchers have shown that night masks are beneficial to our health
.- Its use promotes optimal sleep, which improves cognitive faculties (better memory, learning and reactivity).
- Non-invasive, economical and easy to use
- Its effects are measurable on a daily basis
The health benefits of the silk sleeping mask
As the results reported by these scientists inform us, sleeping masks confer a more beneficial sleep for our bodies and brains.
With the help of a night mask, sleep is more restorative. It 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 wear, the 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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Notes and references
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