Between work, your kids’ sports, your social life, and all the other things that keep you busy in life (including binge watching your favorite Netflix show), it’s a wonder anyone gets a full night’s sleep anymore. The worst is when you need to look your best but after several days of 5 hours of sleep each night, your skin can start to look ashy, dull and sometimes break out. What can you do to still look your best even when you’re tired?
It may seem redundant, but first and foremost; stay hydrated and drink lots of water. It can make your skin look better if you’re hydrated albeit tired. When you are not drinking enough water AND tired, it’s like a double whammy for your skin. If your skin feels at all papery, chug down some water and try splashing some cool water on your face. The cool water will help reduce the puffiness from being tired.
Before bed and in the morning, apply a hydrating serum like our TrueCider Serum. This can help reduce puffiness and dark circles when you aren’t getting enough sleep. Your skin looks its best when it has plenty of moisture retained in it, so come at it from both the inside and the out to make sure your healthy glow is maintained, regardless of how much sleep you’re getting.
Getting ready for work? Try curling your eyelashes. Doing this makes your eyes appear larger and therefore more awake. You can also try using a shimmering, neutral tone eye shadow. The way light bounces off the shimmer hides a lot of imperfections from any discoloration to puffiness. It is also recommended you stay away from dark, rich colored lipsticks as they can make your skin appear more pale or ashen. Stick with a lip color that is a few shades more pink than your lips.
Getting a full eight hours of sleep every night is almost impossible, so when you fall short and end up looking tired the next day, try these tricks to help you look your best even if you don’t feel it. One of the most important things to keep doing every day, no matter how much sleep you are getting, is a consistent skin care regimen. With quality skin care products, you can keep your skin looking youthful and glowing whether you got eight or three hours of sleep the night before!
