There are a lot of new high-tech sleep gadgets on the market right now.

From wearables to fancy lights, mattress sensors, and soothing white noise, there is no shortage of options.

But what if all you need to get quality sleep is a little piece of fabric covering your eyes?

Of course, sleep masks are not a new invention or a trendy phenomenon, but this simple solution may be exactly what you need to fall asleep.

They can help you maintain your natural sleep cycles and catch up on some all-important beauty sleep.

How sleep masks work
Eye masks or sleep masks work by blocking artificial light.

Light, especially at night, can disrupt our internal biological "clock" that helps regulate our sleep-wake cycles," explains Dr. Wendy Troxel, a behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation.

Exposure to artificial light suppresses melatonin, the sleep hormone, which can lead to sleep problems or disorders such as insomnia.

"The role of melatonin is to signal to the brain that it is time to fall asleep. Exposure to light, especially at night, sends the wrong signal to the brain, which can profoundly disrupt a person's ability to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep," explains Troxel.

Depending on where you live, this artificial light may include streetlights, ambient bedroom lights (like the light from a clock), and the biggest culprit of sleep disruption: blue light from phones and electronic devices.

Intrusive light can lead to shorter sleep periods.

Eye masks help block this artificial light by acting as a shield. They realign your body's internal biological clock with the sunrise and sunset.

What to look for in a sleep mask:
It is important to find a sleep mask that works for you.

When choosing a sleep mask, pay attention to the shape, size, material, and weight.

Your sleep mask should be comfortable enough so that it doesn't bother you or keep you from falling asleep. If it is too tight or causes irritation, it won't be of much use.

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