AKA how to fake a good night’s sleep…
Whether it was a late night studying, a girls’ night that lasted until the sun came up, an Instagram black hole or just general tossing and turning, a bad night’s sleep isn’t hard to come by. And while you may be able to hit the snooze button to recapture a few precious minutes, chances are you’ll spend the day feeling (and possibly looking) not your best.
While I can’t offer a magic potion to get your rest meter back to 100%, I can suggest a few semi-magic products to help get you through a particularly rough day and even fake those requisite eight hours. They’ll make you look great and add a little pep to your otherwise sleepy step.
A dewy face oil
An oft-overlooked remedy to a sleepless night is moisture, whether it’s water or a turbo-moisturizer. You see, as you lay in bed tossing and turning (or dancing the night away with a drink in hand), your body is losing water. When you breathe, when you go to the bathroom, when you sweat because the room is too warm…water loss, about four cups to be exact.
Since we know that drinking water throughout the day is a key component of healthy skin, it should be no surprise that the first step you should take after not sleeping is to reach for a big ol’ glass of water. You want to replenish what your body has lost throughout the night since getting your organs and systems up to tip-top shape early in the day will help you truck along until you can pass out later.
What’s more, hydration (both internal and external) will help your skin plump back up and keep from looking sallow. So after you’re done chugging that AM water, pat on a nourishing face oil like the Super Couple Face Oil Serum from Maya Chia to feed those tired, starved skin cells. Despite its lightweight consistency, the serum is incredibly hydrating — the chia oil, omega fatty acids and astaxanthin (an antioxidant skin loves) will jolt a dull complexion back to life.
A superpowered mask
If you actually dragged yourself out of bed at your first alarm (good for you, anti-snoozer!) and have the time, a morning mask can go a long way in pepping up your skin. Look for a formula with hydrating and brightening ingredients like those found in Sea2Skin’s Active Hydration Mask. The ingredients work to exfoliate, brighten (sea botanicals, natural marine collagen) and firm (hyaluronic acid, rosehip oil), packing a serious punch to your sleep-deprived skin.
I always have to do a face mask when I feel all dead and tired. They’re so refreshing.
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
Love this post so much!
I definitely pile on a face mask when I’m feeling extra tired! Hydrating face products are my key to looking fresh and awake!
Jessica
https://blendedintoone.blogspot.com/
That’s @shutthekaleup!!! Love her
Definitely gonna try the Aglow face mist. So suitable for a hot country like Singapore where I’m staying.