I’m a Hot Sleeper, and This Is the Only Sleep Mask I Don’t Want to Rip Off in the Middle of the Night

When I watched movies and saw people blissfully drifting off to sleep with luxurious silky sleep masks, I couldn’t wait to recreate the moment in my real life. Eventually, I got my hands on my own basic sleep mask, pulled it over my eyes, and went to bed. You can imagine my shock and horror when I woke up overheated in the middle of the night, wanting nothing more than the silk eye mask off of my face. I thought the first time might have been a fluke, but after multiple attempts of wearing an eye mask to sleep only to tear it off and throw it off the bed around 2:00 a.m. I figured that sleep masks just weren’t meant for me. However, that all changed the moment I tried the Baloo Weighted Silk Stone Mask. Though I went into it reluctantly, this one changed my mind about sleep masks forever.

The Weighted Silk Sleep Stone Mask is a 100% mulberry silk sleep mask that encourages deeper, restful sleep with the help of cozy pressure and a hidden crystal (rose quartz or amethyst) that “channels good energy.” The fully-padded mask blocks light and muffles sound to help you rest uninterrupted, and it comes with a matching carrying case for easy transport. Featuring a cotton and polyester interior lining, the mask is filled with lead-free glass beads that provide calming, gentle pressure. Its Velcro closure also helps to keep it secure through the night without slipping or sliding. Aside from sleep needs, the mask can be put into the freezer for additional cooling or to help with puffiness. For those who prefer or only need light- and sound-blocking features, Baloo offers a non-weighted version of this sleep mask as well.

I’m a hot sleeper so my bedding is practically reduced to either the bare necessities or as much as I can stand without feeling like I’m burning up. Sleep masks haven’t been on my radar for years because they’ve consistently made my face unbearably warm. By the time I worked up the nerve to test out the Weighted Silk Sleep Stone Mask, I wasn’t sure how it would go. Silk has been great for my hair and skin, but the thought of trying to sleep while wearing it seemed like a lost cause. That is, until I slept through the night with it on and didn’t break a sweat at all. Not only did I not sweat, but I got some of the best sleep ever. It was the kind of sleep you only get when you’re on vacation! 

Because the first sleep went so well, I tried Baloo’s sleep mask again and got the same results. There was no overheating, no sweating, and I slept like a baby. I couldn’t believe it! I thought the weighted mask would apply a lot of pressure on my eyes, but it was just enough to be soothing. The silk fabric kept the mask from rubbing abrasively on my skin or catching in my hair, and I loved that the Velcro allowed me to adjust the fit for my comfort. My experience with this sleep mask has been going so well that I take it with me every time I travel these days. I just toss it into my carry-on and away we go! After all these years, I can’t believe I’ve found a sleep mask that actually works for me. I was able to have my movie moment after all!

Buy: Weighted Silk Sleep Stone Mask, $78