Hello, Angels!
Have you been overworking yourself? Taking
tasks home with you, or maybe struggling with getting good rest because of the
heat? Maybe you’ve got children who don’t conform to your sleep patterns.
These are just a few examples of why you
could be feeling tired and lacking in sleep. The downside to not getting enough
sleep is that you run the risk of not feeling fresh or feeling radiant after a
bad night's sleep.
A green tea or a strong black coffee do
all they can to boost your energy, but that’s not the answer to overcoming that
look and feeling associated with a shortcoming of sleeping time, which can make
you look like you’re ageing faster than you are!
Studies have found that people are
observed by others as ‘not as healthy’ and ‘not as attractive’ when they aren’t
banking enough time in the Land of Nod. If you are worried that this is you,
then worry no longer, because here we have some wonderful tips that you can
hang on to that can be used as a lovely, handy go-to whenever you feel the
previous night’s sleep just didn’t cut it!
We hope this helps!
Get some exercise in
This sounds like the last thing that you
want to be doing when you’re tired or looking like you’ve just got in from a
big night out when you wake up, but hold on a second, because exercise is a
super way to reverse the signs of tiredness.
You don’t have to go running a marathon or
anything; you can indulge in a brisk walk or jog with friends, do some Pilates,
bodyweight exercises, or even some stretching. Allow yourself around half an
hour if you possibly can, as this is the daily recommended amount for an adult
to exercise.
It’s definitely not the easiest thing to
do in the world when you’ve slept poorly the night before, but it will
certainly help, and once those endorphins have been released, along with the
blood pumping around your body, you’ll have glowing, radiant skin and a smile
big enough to mask the lack of sleep you had. No one will ever know!
Keep yourself constantly hydrated
This one goes hand-in-hand with the point
about exercise, but even if you can’t manage some physical activity, there’s no
excuse for not keeping yourself hydrated.
Begin your day with a large glass of water
at the very least. You can sip this from the comfort of your bed. The 'Sleep Advisor' team talk about this all the time, and once you’re up, a freshly-made
smoothie is also a nice option, if you can, although water will suffice.
Throughout the day, drink water with
either lemon or peppermint leaves in it (or both), and this will help to keep
you refreshed, as well as helping to make your skin look revitalised.
What’s more, your levels of energy will
increase, and the antioxidants lingering around your body will be flushed out
with every sip you take.
Stimulate a dull-looking face
You’re probably being hard on yourself,
but if you think you look like the bride of Frankenstein, why not try simply
splashing cold water on your neck and face to help the complexion become
refreshed?
Doing this will help you appear more awake
than you possibly feel, and while this point may seem like a basic tip, it does,
in fact, assist in improving blood flow, which will result in your skin feeling
fresh and smooth.
Let your diet help you to look good
Junk food and lack of sleep are not a good
combination whatsoever. The sodium and fats found in fast food cause fluid
retention, which in turn leads to a puffy-looking face. Instead, feed yourselfup on vegetables, fruit, some nice, healthy whole grains.
Remember to just think fresh here. If you
eat fresh, you’ll feel fresh. Don’t take the tempting route and pass by a drive-thru
on your way to work or you’ll just feel worse for it and your skin won’t be any
better either, so it’s a lose-lose situation you can easily avoid.
Shower yourself fresh
As soon as you’re awake in the morning and
able to function, go and enjoy a shower. Once you’re in, alternate between hot
and cold temperatures, as the cold will improve circulation and also invigorate
your body, while the hot water will loosen you up and relax the muscles.
Use moisturiser to support nourished skin
Post-shower, massage your skin using a
light moisturising cream. Don’t use anything too heavy or your face will appear
greasy.
Try leaving your moisturiser in the fridge
for half an hour before you apply it, as this will assist with reducing
swelling and the constriction of your blood vessels too.
*** Written by Sarah Cumming from Sleep Advisor ***
