People Swear By These Eye Masks For Better Sleep

Suffice to say, sleep doesn’t come easily these days. One in three Americans aren’t getting enough of it, according to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention. The smallest things can impact the quality of our sleep, like total overstimulation (thanks all day, everyday screens), anxiety, and even street lights sneaking in from your window. Sounds like a recipe for a night of tossing and turning or staring at the ceiling. Luckily, there’s a simple solution to getting reacquainted with your natural sleep cycles: a sleep mask.

It might take a few test runs to find an eye mask that best fits your sleep preferences, but once you do, you’ll bring it anywhere there’s even the slimmest chance for shut-eye. Not only can you channel Holly Golightly, but studies have shown it can also improve the quality of your Zzz’s. “Pure and simple, eye masks will help block light to boost your natural melatonin production for a deeper, longer sleep,” says Julie Sacks, meditation teacher and founder of Vie Wellbeing.

The best sleep masks shut out distractions, add a comfortable weighted blanket-esque pressure to your eyes, and are made of fabric that's gentle on delicate skin, like silk. And as someone who suffers from migraines and eye strain, throwing a mask in the freezer for a couple hours is my favorite way to wind down from my 9-5.

Below, we’ve rounded up the nine best sleep mask options that are as stylish as they are snooze-inducing. Say good morning to waking up on the right side of the bed.