Restful Nights Are A Wink Away With 100% Blackout Sleep Mask With Light Therapy

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A new solution is on the horizon for those yearning for restful slumber. The Aura Smart Sleep Mask emerges as a personal sanctuary for sleep, combining sensory elements to enhance your nightly routines.

Designed by Andy Chow and his Hong Kong-based startup Aura Circle to provide a haven of tranquility, the sleep mask encapsulates the power of 100% total blackout, soothing light therapy, built-in speakers, and immersive soundscapes into a single lightweight device. Creators of Aura envisioned a holistic sleep experience that embraces the essence of darkness and serenity, empowering users to take control of their sleep cycles and cultivate healthier patterns.

Chow, who had been confronting his own battle with sleep disturbances, recognized the universality of this struggle and sought to design a solution for insomniacs, light sleepers, meditation lovers, and everyone in between.

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At the heart of Aura is its 100% blackout fabric, introduced since “most people sleep best in total darkness,” says the team. This feature not only aims to shield you from external distractions but also aligns with the body’s natural circadian rhythm for a growingly consistent sleep cycle.

A Hug 3D memory foam eye cushion, magnetically attached to this pressure-free mask, ensures a snug fit that accommodates eye contours and even long eyelashes. Wearers can “blink freely” without feeling a thing.

And while many swear by weighted blankets for an optimal slumber, nobody wants that pressure sitting on their eyeballs. For the weightless experience, the mask comes in at under 0.3 pounds.

Its lightweight construction and side-sleeper compatibility make it an adaptable sleep aid. Also worth noting is that it can last a full week of sleepless nights on a single charge.

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Beyond physical comfort, Aura is equipped with sunrise wake-up functionality. Gradual light increments simulate a natural sunrise, preventing abrupt awakenings that can come from traditional mask removals.

To further relax the senses, the mask is built with a ‘Dreamscape’ feature, created in collaboration with nature sound recordist Marc Anderson and accessible via the accompanying Aura app, to bring over an hour of ambient sounds for guided meditations, ASMR serenades, and auditory immersions into nature.

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Chow asserts that the wearable “represents a quest to reimagine sleep.” Tailoring your sleep environment becomes an intuitive process, amplifying the relaxation experience and mending the sleep woes that so many face.

The Aura mask is still in its Kickstarter stage. However, with just under two weeks to go before the end of the campaign, it has amassed almost tenfold its goal. Find out more here.

[via Aura Circle]