Popmask Steam Eye Mask Review

London-based brand Popmask was born when Louise Booth couldn't find hair ties for her daughters that didn't cause ripping and damage, prompting the future founder to create products tailored to their needs.

From hair-friendly ties to stress relief, skincare, menstrual and menopause support, the Popmask brand has evolved to provide care for a range of health and self-care issues commonly faced by women.

Each new product is inspired by the founder's mantra, “What would I want for my girls?” - a philosophy that inspired heated eye masks designed to treat both mental and physical health.

Available in a variety of fragrances (as well as no fragrance), the Popmask Self-Heating Eye Mask comes in sets of five. The unisex eye masks also vary in style, such as the chamomile-scented Calm collection, or the darker, fragrance-free Starry Eyes set.

Described as "The World's Kindest Eye Mask", Popmask's self-warming eye masks are designed to be used in your own bed or during travel, with a "Jet Setter" version available. The disposable masks heat up within 30 seconds of being exposed to the air after opening, providing half an hour's relaxation time per session.

Popmask's soothing steam treatment is effective in treating several health and wellbeing-related issues, particularly those which can be aggravated by stress - including:

• migraines
• tension headaches
• dry, irritated eyes
• allergy symptoms
• insomnia, stress, and other sleep and/or relaxation-related issues

This instant-relief technology is created by iron minerals - a natural, slow-burning, gentle heat that reacts to the external air. These masks offer a dry, steam-created relief that helps relax the body and mind, with no water or microwaving needed - meaning you can access these benefits anywhere, at any time.

The Popmask eye-soothing tool uses steam to refresh the eyes and the surrounding skin area, requiring no lotions or eye creams to work. Although the mask has a lifespan of approximately 30 minutes, the technology can be worn during sleep for added comfort and support in blocking out distractions, for a more soothing rest.

Leaving the mask on during sleep can reduce puffy eyes in the morning, leaving the face and eyes feeling replenished rather than irritated - a common affliction for contact lens wearers, where usage can aggravate or dry out eyes.

As for allergy sufferers - who are also often affected by dry, irritated eyes - the mask can provide comfort from a day's worth of irritation from the outdoors, especially during the hayfever seasons. Leaving the mask on during sleep can also help block out irritants that are typically found in bedding, such as:

• dust mites
• pet hair
• human hair
• skin flakes
• pollen
• mold

Regularly incorporating these steam eye masks as part of your bedtime routine can improve the quality and duration of sleep overall by promoting relaxation and hastening the process of falling asleep. For those who typically struggle to de-stress before bed, regular use of this Popmask product can also alleviate daytime stress and stress-related conditions, such as tension headaches and migraines, thanks to a better night's sleep. Reclaiming your bedtime back from stress in such a way can increase your critical thinking, energy, and productivity the following day.