Sleep Masks and College: Beauty Sleep In Chaos
College can be exhausting with classes, exams, sporting events, parties and the occasional boy drama. If you were anything like us during college, you might have felt that you were always playing catch up on your sleep debt from the previous late nights (whether that was studying for an organic chemistry midterm or singing that last song at the local bar). Sleep deprivation affects your cognitive health, mood and even your appearance! Getting adequate rest on a consistent basis could be the difference between memorizing those select vocabulary terms and completely blanking out. Not to mention, when sleeping in dorm rooms or sorority housing, it is not the easiest to be in the optimal sleep environment as light exposure, sounds and alternative substances can play a large role in determining sleep quality. Since we want you to feel your best every time you wake up, here are a couple of our sleep tips that will make you more efficient in college.
Taking power naps throughout the day can increase alertness and cognitive function. If you are studying last minute, or know it will be a late night out, it is always better to take power naps throughout the day than to stay up just to get mediocre sleep at best! Listen to your body and if you feel tired, take a quick nap can work wonders!
Light exposure is one of the most common reasons people wake up in the middle of their sleep cycle. After a late night of studying or going out, it is almost guaranteed that seven hours of sleep will push you well past sunrise. That being said, light exposure is definitely going to play a role in interrupting your sleep. While blackout curtains are a great option for people living at home, when you are in a dorm, the blinds are already pre-installed and are not the best at doing their own job. A 100% Light Blocking Deep Sleep Mask, especially one from Owl Sleep Co. -$65 is recommended.
Not only does it block out 100% of the light, but due to the high quality silk, this mask will help prevent fine lines, reduce dark circles and improve hydration levels in your skin. Not to mention, your skincare products will penetrate deeper and not be wiped away from your cotton pillowcases. Don’t even get us started on the antimicrobial resistance!
So if you are a night owl like us, getting those couple extra hours while the sun is out is extremely important. Don’t let the light ruin your needed beauty sleep!
If you have followed the steps above, but are still having trouble getting the NEEDED seven hours of sleep a night because of obnoxious neighbors or maybe your room is too close to the road, we have a solution for you. Nothing is worse than going to bed late and your roommate getting up early to go to a practice or class and is making a lot of noise. Many people have success with not only using a noise machine to help fall asleep, but also to stay asleep. The noise can be used to drown out any unwanted noise from external factors. If this is not something you feel comfortable investing in, we would highly recommend a pair of earplugs. The deep sleep mask and ear plug combination is undefeated and we do not take responsibility if you do not wake up for 12 hours!
