Manta Sleep Mask Review 2024 - Block Out 100% Of Light To Sleep Better Every Night

SleepGear

19 Aug

Pitch black doesn’t get much darker - one night sleeping with the Manta Sleep Mask is enough to have even insomniacs sold

We know you are probably already aware of the benefits of blocking out light with a full blackout sleep eye mask. There’s no mistaking a properly darkened room for sleeping.

Sleep experts and biohackers are well aware of the benefits of blocking out as much light as possible for promoting a better sleep, allowing us to fall asleep faster and stay asleep. Apart from creating a properly darkened sleeping environment, the other way to make sure no light hits the eyes is to wear a sleep mask.

Despite our efforts to switch off screens and use block out blinds for sleep hygiene, it is not always possible to remove all of the light pollution that can sneak its way in from street lights, ambient electronic lighting, neighbours lights and moonlight. There’s sleep masks and then there’s sleep masks.

We know a bit about sleep for recovery. The best way to guarantee no light slips through the cracks is with the blackout sleep mask we have been using now for the past month of sensational sleep - The Manta Eye Mask.

Manta Sleep Mask Review

Bottom Line: This is true darkness that will put you to sleep. The adjustable eyecup design of the Manta Sleep Mask makes it impossible for any slithers of light to get passed and hit the sensitive eye that relies so heavily on light signalling to sleep.

Price: $29.99 USD

Weight: 90 grams

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Pros

Lightweight

100% blackout

Adjustable

Moveable Eyepads

No pressure on the eyes

60 day risk free trial

Cons

Not suitable for stomach sleepers

Velcro not very strong

Manta-sleep-mask-features — Credit: Manta Sleep

Why Use A Sleep Mask?

If it wasn’t already obvious to you, sleep masks work by blocking out artificial light from hitting the eyes and messing with sleep signalling. The role that light plays in signalling for sleep (or wakefulness) is something that should be taken very seriously for those who want to sleep better and for those who struggle to get to sleep. We have written about how light affects sleep in some of our other articles and echo the sleep experts in creating good sleep hygiene habits by blackening out the room to get the best chance of telling the body it's time to sleep.

Sleep is a basic need for humans and can help us recover faster, with sleep disorders increasing risk of disease, injury, illness and poor mental health.

Since light exposure is the primary external cue for circadian rhythm, it is super important to block out as much light as possible in the sleeping hours, with science showing us real benefits in using masks like the Manta Sleep Mask for optimising sleep quality and quantity. On many levels, a blackout sleep eye mask that gives 100% light blocking like the Manta Sleep Mask is beneficial on so many levels.

How The Manta Sleep Mask Promotes Melatonin To Put You To Sleep

Melatonin is the key circadian regulatory hormone in humans. Put simply, when melatonin is produced at the right time we easily drift off to sleep. Melatonin secretion normally increases at night and decreases in the early morning hours. On the other hand, cortisol is an important stress hormone and generally increases in the waking hours of the morning.

These two functions are very important factors contributing to our master clock. Melatonin therapy has been shown to be effective in the resetting of sleep-wake cycles, the entrainment of circadian rhythms and the treatment of chronic insomnia. Studies have shown that “use of earplugs and eye masks in subjects not only improves subjective sleep quality, but also increases the amount of REM sleep and nocturnal melatonin levels”. By ensuring that 100% of artificial light is blocked, there is no chance we are suppressing the production of melatonin, the sleep producing hormone that is essential to avoiding sleep issues like insomnia.

Add Some Cooling To Your Manta Sleep Mask

Why not add some cooling to your Manta blackout sleep eye mask? The benefits of cooling the body before bed for promoting sleep are well known by sleep experts and biohackers. The Manta Cool mask is a way to cool the face and is amazing for sensitive and sore eyes, with a near blackout design. The Manta Cool Mask is very similar but also includes eye pads that contain insulated ceramic beads to give a cooling effect. The mask can be placed in the fridge or freezer and placed on the face just before bed or to cool and soothe the face and eyes, relieving pain that might otherwise stop you from falling asleep. We have found that the cooling properties of the Manat Cool Mask have worked well to give relief from headaches, sinus issues, puffy eyes and sunburn.

Add Some Warmth To Your Manta Sleep Mask

Why not add some relaxing warmth to you blackout sleep eye mask? The Manta Warm Mask is effective for giving a calming and relaxing feel to alleviate stress and anxiety before bed. We place the Warm Mask in the microwave for 3 minutes and place it on the face during our pre bedtime meditation routine which adds to the relaxation effect of meditation and stays warm for about 10 minutes. By the time we crawl into bed we are already almost out!. The Manta Warm Sleep Mask has been super useful for relieving strained eyes after long hours on the computer or staring at a screen.

Add Some Scent To Your Manta Sleep Mask

Try some calming aromatherapy integrated in your blackout sleep eye mask? People have been using aromatherapy to improve sleep for thousands of years. Lavender has been suggested as an excellent natural remedy to treat insomnia and improve the sleep quality. The Manta Aroma Mask uses lavender modules to target the nervous system and relax you into a deep sleep. Lavender has also been reported to be useful in the treatment of acute as well as chronic or intractable pain that could also result in being able to get to sleep easier. The Manta Aroma Sleep Mask comes with Lavender sachets to keep the scent lasting. The mask is also made from microwaveable and machine washable fabric so you can add some warmth to the scent. The combination of no light, lavender and warmth over the eyes will put most insomniacs to sleep.

Add Some Silk Comfort To Your Manta Blackout Sleep Mask

Why not add some luxury comfort to your blackout sleep eye mask? Real men wear silk sleep masks. We thought the Manta Sleep Mask couldn't really get much more comfortable until we spent the night in the silk style Manta Mask. Some people find that silk is the best option for sensitive skin areas like the face. If you are all about luxury and skincare, the Silk Manta Mask is essential. Not only will the light not stand a chance from skipping through the cracks, you will be protecting the face from wrinkles with the soft and rejuvenating fabric.

Who Is The Manta Sleep Eye Mask Suitable For?

‘Who isn’t the Manta Sleep Mask suitable for?’ is probably a better question. With such a broad product range as mentioned above there is really an option for everyone. If we had to get specific, the light-blocking, eye cup design of the Manta Sleep Mask is the best sleep mask for travelers and for people who don’t sleep on their stomach. However, The Manta Sleep Masks can essentially be worn by anyone regardless of sleeping position. No matter if you are a side sleeper, back sleeper or stomach sleeper, the mask is designed with tapered eye cups and a band/strap design that provides a comfortable feel in any position. The infinitely adjustable strap makes the mask suitable for any head size and the variety of available materials including silk, weighted, cooling, heating and slimline makes it accessible for pretty much any preference. Manta understands sleep is a very delicate and personal experience

Final Word From RG

The Manta Sleep Mask range is definitely worth the money for promoting the best possible sleep which evidently leads to the best possible health and the fastest recovery from exercise, injury and illness. Having tried a broad range of sleep masks, there have been none that are comparatively close to the Manta Blackout mask for both comfort, wearability and blackout effects. Our advice is, don't waste your time with cheap sleep masks that are made of poor quality material with zero design effort. Spending money on quality sleep is an intelligent investment in yourself and the Manta Sleep Mask is a no-brainer for improving your sleep.