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Not good for mold allergies
I am allergic to some molds. After about 4 days of wearing this mask, I started waking up with a stuffy nose. When I stopped wearing the mask, the stuffy nose went away. Very few sleep masks list the materials they are made from or provide washing instructions. I like the Sweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask with Earplugs and Travel Pouch - Black because they list the materials: "closed cell foam and nylon that is washable and quick drying." I did some research on the internet and found that while most foam does harbor mold, inside where it can't be seen, closed cell foam should not.
I don't keep my eyes closed all night, so I sometimes woke with very dry, uncomfortable eyes when wearing this mask. It felt as if they were in contact with the mask.
This mask also lets a little light in around the nose. Most of them do on me. The sound muffling feature (something sewn into the area over the ears) does not make much difference and makes the mask hotter to wear. The slippery fabric seems to make the mask slide around more than the others I have tried. I once woke to find it on the floor by the bed.
I have to say, it was comfortable to sleep on my back, and the mask is very large so it covers a lot of my face. It would might be good for someone with a larger face and no mold allergies.
November 2008 · Health and Household · verified purchase