Wearing a sleeping mask in bed

The street light, a neon advertising sign or the moon shining through the window or roller blinds:  A lot of people are disturbed by a the merest amount of light and can’t go to sleep unless it’s completely dark. Sleeping masks are a simple and effective solution for this.

For those who are sensitive to light and need complete darkness in order to be able to sleep, a sleeping mask can be a true blessing. This small yet practical sleeping aid blocks out any light. The mask is held securely on the head by elastic bands, which prevent it from slipping off or out of place during the night, and the respective user is, thus, able to fall asleep and sleep peacefully through the night, no matter how light it is.

In addition to light-sensitive people, shift workers, who often have to work at night and sleep during the day, are the ideal target group for sleeping masks. 
Sleeping masks are, of course, also highly recommendable for travellers. A mask is particularly well worth having on long-distance flights, because, due to the time lag and the changed day-night rhythm, the entire human organism often gets out of sync. Most airlines already offer sleeping masks with their logo on for long-distance flights. This helps passengers to find peaceful sleep so that they can arrive at their destinations in a fit and well-rested condition.

If you have problems sleeping while travelling or when too much light enters the bedroom, you should try out a sleeping mask. It not only provides a quick remedy to sleeping problems, but it’s also an inexpensive sleeping aid that doesn’t include any side effects.