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I was recently deep into a Biologique Recherche facial at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui resort (yes, the place Kim Kardashian lost her diamond earrings), when the facialist gently covered my eyes, helping to instantly relieve my stress. Open your eyelids and relax your furrowed eyebrows.
Most spas offer warm towel compresses (or sometimes cheap cloths) to cover your eyes, but Conrad's facialist used a weighted eye mask, and the combination of gentle pressure and light blocking immediately drew me into the deep, deep depths. peaceful sleep.
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A few days after my Bora Bora spa experience, I went online to recreate the experience at home. And after reading dozens of user reviews, I found this weighted eye mask on Amazon. The YFONG Weighted Eye Mask costs less than $17 and has five-star reviews from 75% of shoppers who recommend wearing it for a more restful, rejuvenating sleep. Bonus: Use an on-site Amazon coupon to get an extra 10% off your purchase now, bringing the price down to just $15.30.
Similar to a good weighted blanket, eye masks are filled with tiny beads that provide gentle pressure to help soothe nerves and soothe tense or strained muscles around the eyes. The weighted mask has an ergonomic design that gently hugs the face and features an adjustable headband to keep it in place. While many eye masks lie flat on the face, the YFONG mask has a 0.4-inch depression, or “pocket,” around the eyes to keep your eyelids and lashes from squishing.
The mask is thin enough to not interfere with your sleep, but dark enough to block all light in the room. Silky-soft material keeps you cool all night long. I like the material for being easy to clean with a warm cloth, but the brand says it can also be hand washed with mild detergent (I wouldn't recommend throwing it in the washing machine).
I like using a weighted eye patch to help me sleep, but other reviewers online say it has also helped with migraines, sinus pain, and tension. Inspired by deep pressure therapy, the weighted mask provides a delicate caress that can be immediately felt and appreciated.
It may not be a 5-star spa in Bora Bora, but at least you can wear a mask for a few hours every night and fall asleep dreaming of paradise.
Amazon is selling the YFONG Weighted Eye Mask for Sleep for $15 off the regular price of $30 with coupon code as of this writing. See here for more details.