Benefits & Uses of Eye Pillows

If you’ve used an eye pillow before you know that they are a little gem when it comes to feeling relaxed and refreshed, but do you know why? The lightly weighted pillows have benefits beyond just blocking out light (although they are great for eye strain), as they are also great for stress relief/anxiety, improved sleep, headache relief, help to reduce muscle tension and more.

Here’s how they work:

When you place the pillow over your eyes you stimulate the vagus nerve (right between the eyes) which represents the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system. The light pressure triggers a reflex (the oculocardiac reflex) to lower your heart rate, helps to regulate your mood, and tells your body that it’s time to relax. In addition to using the pillow over your eyes, they also work great for use on other parts of the body as well.

How to use:

Drape the pillow over your eyes, or place on sore muscles. For a more spa like experience, put the pillow in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time or in the freezer for at least an hour prior to use.

Benefits:

• Reduce stress
• Relieve headaches/migraines
• Promote more restful sleep
• Decrease anxiety
• Relieve dry eyes
• Reduce eye puffiness & swelling
• Shields the eyes from visual stimulation & light
• Enables facial relaxation
• Reduces muscle soreness
• Reduce abdominal cramping

Why we love our Wellness Pillows:

Yes, we call our version a Wellness Pillow because we believe it should be used as more than just an eye pillow and truly acts as a wellness tool. All of our pillows are handmade, with only natural and organic high-quality materials; our covers are made from natural linen or organic cotton and all are filled with organic lavender buds and organic flaxseed. They have a removable, machine washable, hypoallergenic cover that helps keep your pillow clean and last longer.

They are a small investment for improved wellness and everyday self-care. Check out our whole collection of Wellness Pillows here.