We all know how crucial sleep is for every aspect of our lives. Good sleep is necessary for our brains to process information, and it allows our body to maintain itself so we can stay healthy. Better sleep can reduce our stress levels and improve our mood. Lower stress levels and better overall health are reflected in our skin too, with better cell repair and collagen production reflected in fewer breakouts, fewer wrinkles and a more even skin tone.
The better sleep we can manage to get, the better we are, and while for some, good sleep may feel frustratingly evasive for a process so natural, there are a few things we can do to count fewer sheep at night. Sleep masks, while commonly depicted as being in the same stratosphere of bougie as silk sheets and monogrammed pajamas, can actually go a long way in cultivating better sleep. In blocking out any excess light, sleep masks can create a better environment for the production of the sleep hormone, melatonin, for a better, longer sleep. Sleep masks can also minimize dry eyes, thereby reducing any pain or discomfort that might be causing someone to toss and turn. Sleep masks also provide a physical barrier between the delicate periorbital skin and the sheets, which can prevent friction in the case of the restless dreamer.
Introducing sleep masks to a spa’s retail options is a great opportunity to educate clients while also increasing revenue. Consider implementing other pro-sleep retail offerings to complement your sleep masks. Lavender-infused products and cozy pajamas made from skin-friendly fabrics (another education opportunity here!) make great retail products as well. Silk is a great option—not only does it feel luxurious, but the tightly woven fibers help keep moisture in, making it ideal for those with flaky, dry skin, while also preventing the formation of wrinkles. Silk is also allergy-friendly, as its natural protein, sericin, repels dust mites and fungus, and it doesn’t attract allergens that can exacerbate irritated or acne-prone skin. Silk is conducive to cell repair, working alongside a good, long sleep. Holistic Silk, which has been around for 25 years, has a line of sleep masks as well as other products and has just come out with new designs.
“The watercolors underlying the designs express my eternal passion for the generosity of nature and its countless grounding and healing effects,” says Joanna Weakley, the soul of Holistic Silk. “They reflect everything Holistic Silk stands for. A moment of peace and reflection in a sea of beauty.”
