How to look like you had a good night’s sleep even though you haven’t

• January 19, 2020

Good morning! Wow you look amazing today!

Oh I do?

Yes, you definitely do. You look like you had the best sleep of your life.
Wouldn’t you love to hear that every morning? Even when you’ve been up all night partying, binge watching Netflix, working, or babysitting?

Unlike the sad-looking sleep-deprived people with swollen eyes, dark circles and pale skin, there are secrets to looking like you’ve had a good night’s sleep even if you haven’t!

What happens when you’re sleep deprived?
Your skin cells regenerate at night, while they get a break from the daily stress and oxidants like sunlight and pollution. Whereas a good night’s sleep will help restore your skin’s pH levels and rehydrate your skin layers, lack-there-of will lead to puffy eyes, fine lines and general lackluster.

What to do?

For skin rehydration
After drinking a few glasses of water, look for products with ingredients such as:

Hyaluronic acid. This naturally occurring molecule in our bodies, holds water and helps to preserve moisture in the skin making it look plumper.

Vitamin C. Products with at least 10% concentration, and sometimes it’s called L-ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl or phosphate ascorbyl. It’s excellent for brightening and evening out skin tone.

Vitamin E. An amazing natural antioxidant which is super nourishing.
Niacinamide. This form of vitamin B is hydrating and healing even for the most sensitive skin types.

For puffy eyes
The old recipes of a cucumber slice or cold green tea bag on the lids really does help!

The green tea is a natural antioxidant, and the caffeine as well as the cucumber is a diuretic which will help with fluid retention and puffiness.
Another old trick is to put two teaspoons in the fridge for a few minutes and then place them on your eyes and gently massage. The cold temperature tightens swollen skin and stimulates lymphatic drainage which works to eliminate fluid build-up around your eyes, just like massaging with two pieces of ice (if you can bear the cold).

For a glowing complexion
Think extra: extra hydration, extra nourishment. Thick creams packed with vitamins, rosehip oil and aloe vera will all help to plump the skin.
We especially love collagen masks which are easy and quick and can be used anywhere.

If you have a constant demand to look fresh but no option of a good night’s sleep, then a good idea might be a skin-resurfacing laser.
Done at the clinic, a laser session will even out your skin tone, restore luminosity and make your face fresh again.

Consider it also before a big event where you want to look your best.
And if you have some time and some money to spend, why not consider an at-home skincare gadget to make you glow http://drcosti.com/high-tech-beauty-gadgets-to-make-you-glow/

Extra tip
When you’re feeling tired and you look like it, remember that less makeup is always best. Use a liquid concealer for under eye circles: the light texture won’t crease into fine lines.
Always choose products with ingredients like hydrolyzed collagen and vitamin C, which will treat your skin while making you look good.
So wake up and smell the coffee! Today is beautiful and you look amazing.