5 Sleep Masks for the Longest Day—And Shortest Night—Of the Year

Tomorrow marks the Summer Solstice: aka the longest day—followed by the shortest night—of the year. And what better way to make the most of your slightly abbreviated beauty sleep than with a light-blocking eye mask that ensures optimal REM? As it turns out, the right sun-shielding silk screen has secondary benefits when employed year-round, preventing long-term squinting before bedtime or upon waking. “It definitely helps not to squint yourself to sleep,” says Manhattan-based dermatologist Lisa Airan, M.D. of the luxurious extra step. “Using an eye mask could help with improving the appearance of crow’s feet, and with the quality of your sleep, which also helps to reduce fine lines.” Whether it’s Parker Thatch’s heart-emblazoned variation or Journelle’s cheeky French-inspired number, above are five sleep masks worth investing in for the months ahead.

 

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