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OUR SCIENCE

The Science of
Overnight Repair

Your eyes are most vulnerable while you sleep. Snooze uses advanced hydrogel technology to create a protective, hydrating environment that works with your body's natural repair cycle.

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The Problem

Why Your Eyes Suffer at Night

During sleep, tear production drops significantly. Your lacrimal glands slow down, leaving less of the protective tear film that keeps your eyes comfortable during waking hours.

For the estimated 1 in 5 people with nocturnal lagophthalmos—the inability to fully close eyelids during sleep—the problem compounds. Exposed corneas face hours of air circulation from fans, HVAC, and dry indoor environments.

The result: morning dryness, grittiness, redness, and blurred vision that can take hours to resolve. Over time, chronic overnight dryness can lead to corneal damage and increased infection risk.

20%

of adults

don't fully close their eyelids during sleep, a condition called nocturnal lagophthalmos.

8+

hours

of continuous moisture protection from a single Snooze patch application.

3

tear layers

that Snooze helps preserve: the lipid, aqueous, and mucin layers of your tear film.

Tear Film Science

Protecting All Three Layers

Your tear film isn't simple saltwater—it's a sophisticated three-layer system. Snooze is designed to protect all three.

Layer 1

Lipid Layer

Prevents evaporation

The outermost oil layer, produced by meibomian glands, seals in moisture. Snooze creates an external barrier that supplements this layer, dramatically reducing tear evaporation overnight.

Layer 2

Aqueous Layer

Provides hydration

The watery middle layer makes up 90% of the tear film. It carries nutrients, oxygen, and antibodies. When production slows during sleep, Snooze helps maintain the existing supply by preventing loss.

Layer 3

Mucin Layer

Bonds tears to the eye

The inner layer ensures tears spread evenly across the cornea. By keeping eyelids gently closed, Snooze prevents disruption to this delicate foundation layer.

How It Works

Four Steps to Morning Comfort

01

Apply Before Sleep

Peel the patch from its backing and place it gently over your closed eyelid, smoothing from the inner corner outward. The medical-grade adhesive bonds comfortably to skin without pulling.

02

Seal & Hydrate

The hydrogel creates a breathable moisture barrier that prevents tear evaporation. Meanwhile, it gently holds your eyelid closed, addressing nocturnal lagophthalmos naturally.

03

Protect All Night

While you sleep, the patch shields your eyes from air currents, fans, and dry indoor air. The sustained-release gel delivers continuous hydration for 8+ hours without reapplication.

04

Wake Up Restored

In the morning, peel gently from the outer corner. Your eyes start the day hydrated, comfortable, and free from the gritty irritation of overnight dryness.

What's Inside

Premium Ingredients, Zero Compromise

Every component is chosen for safety, efficacy, and comfort. Free from parabens, fragrances, and latex.

Medical-Grade Hydrogel

Water-based polymer used in wound care and contact lenses for decades. Holds moisture and releases it slowly over hours.

Hyaluronic Acid

A powerful humectant that attracts and retains up to 1000x its weight in water, providing deep and lasting hydration.

Gentle Adhesive

Dermatologist-tested, latex-free adhesive that holds securely for 8+ hours yet releases painlessly without residue.

Breathable Barrier

Allows oxygen to reach skin while blocking air currents and preventing tear evaporation. No occlusion, no irritation.

Ready to Wake Up Differently?

Experience the difference that targeted overnight eye care can make. Your eyes deserve protection while you rest.

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Crafted for those who understand that true beauty begins with rest. Our premium hydrogel eye patches transform your nightly ritual into a luxurious experience.

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