If you don’t feel picture-perfect when you first wake up in the morning, you’re not alone. Most people don’t wake up with glowing skin and perfect hair, at least not without some effort the night before. With a few skincare tips and plenty of sleep, you’ll be showing off your natural beauty before you know it.
Remove Make-Up
This one is probably the biggest beauty blunder we make. Removing every hint of make-up from your face is really important as it lets your skin breathe and avoids chances of infections, especially zits. You can buy make-up removing pads, micellar water or use olive oil to make your own DIY make-up remover.
Cleanse
Don’t assume using a make-up remover will completely cleanse your face as well. Invest in a good cleanser, depending upon your skin type, and make sure to use it after removing your make-up. It will help in deep cleaning your pores by removing dirt and oil.
Moisturise
A night cream is a must have in beauty kit. It helps to hydrate, nourish and repair the damaged skin cells. Apply a thick layer of it before sleeping and provide the much-needed care. P.S. – night creams are different from day ones. They are sans SPF, and may have a thicker texture.
Under Eye Cream
The area under your eyes is the thinnest skin of your body and hence needs special care. An eye cream will help to reduce dark circles and puffiness under your eyes. Plus, it will keep the area hydrated and keep wrinkles away!
Face Mask
Depending upon your skin condition, applying a face mask once or twice a week is a good idea. It will help in keeping your skin supple, and complexion luminous.
Sleep
The importance of sleeping for 7-9 hours every day cannot be over stressed. A good skincare regimen starts with a good snoozing time and a healthy diet. It is the only time when your skin gets to revitalise, and gear up for the next day!
Sleep on your back
Lying on your stomach is bad for “beauty sleep.” The average head weighs 7 to 8 pounds-a lot of pressure to be putting on your face every night. In fact, many dermatologists say they can tell what side of the face people sleep on by the number of wrinkles there.
Get a lift
Sleep with your head elevated on two pillows, or put the headrest area of your bed on 2- to 4-inch pieces of wood. Gravity helps lymph and blood flow so fluid won’t accumulate, Polis says.
To wake with defined cheekbones, eat a high-protein, low-sugar dinner (try salmon and asparagus, a natural diuretic). Skip the rice, pasta and potatoes. When our diet’s high in glycemic carbohydrates, our features take on a soft, doughy appearance.
Wrap it up
To minimize A.M. frizz, sleep on a satin pillowcase or put your hair in a silk scarf. Those fabrics are much softer than cotton, so there’s less friction.