Feeling stressed and tired? Chances are, you’re probably not alone. A recent study by the Sleep Health Foundation found that between 33 and 45 per cent of us Australians have poor sleep patterns, and don’t get enough precious hours of sleep. The truth is, most of us don’t quite catch the recommended 8 hours of sleep, and more often than not, it can show all over our faces! Perhaps you’ve recently given birth, are busy at work or have simply had a few too many late nights out on the town. Whatever the cause, we’ve got you covered with a carefully curated list of beauty hacks to help you look refreshed and revitalised, even when you’re running on very little sleep.
Be sure you find a way to get good sleep, on a regular basis, whatever that takes in terms of turning down social invitations or late-night partying, or sharing nighttime child feeding duties with a partner, parent or sibling.
A tell-tale sign that you haven’t gotten your recommended 8 hours of sleep is often staring right back at you in the mirror; unwanted under-eye bags and dark circles! It comes as no surprise that there is a quick fix for this, and its something you may already use everyday.
Concealer is not just for covering unwanted blemishes and spots. Investing in a good quality concealer with a generous amount of coverage can be a lifesaver when it comes to lightening and brightening your under-eye area.
You should however approach with caution. Like many makeup products, less is more when it comes to concealer, otherwise, you run the risk of blotchy or patchy looking skin! Apply your concealer sparingly with the tips of your fingers to help melt the product into your skin and avoid creasing.
Another top tip is to apply a moisturising eye cream or serum before your concealer. This will help to avoid any dreaded dryness or flakiness, especially in the winter months!
One of our favourite eye gels is the Medik8 Eyelift, an all-in-one anti-ageing eye serum that helps to combat the appearance puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.
When you’re tired, you can end up looking pale. If your skin looks dull, book in for an exfoliating facial or skin booster injections.
A little bit of lipstick can help to tie together any makeup look, especially when you don’t have the time or energy to put a whole lot of effort into your makeup.
If you’re lacking in sleep, chances are you’re likely also suffering from dehydration.
You’ll need to hydrate your skin in two ways: drinking adequate water (and no, copious amounts of coffee or softdrinks are NOT a substitute) and using the proper moisturising regimes for your skin!
A good quality, cosmeceutical moisturiser or hydrating serum will help to plump up tired, dull and dehydrated skin. We recommend a multi-purpose moisturiser like Obagi Hydrate which helps to minimise the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and discourage irritation and breakouts, as well as deeply hydrate and nourish your skin.
Ensure you get you 8 glasses a day, especially when you’re running on empty. Water really is a miracle cure for a lot of pesky problems and helps to hydrate and plump your skin from within. Get drinking! And if you’ve had any recent cosmetic injections and filler treatments, you’ll know you need to drink adequate water as part of your cosmetic injections and filler injections aftercare guidelines.
Your skin can often be left looking blotchy and uneven if you’re not getting enough sleep, or if the everyday stresses are getting the better of you. That is where the foundation comes into play – the holy grail of all beauty items. There’s not a lot that a good quality foundation can’t cover-up. Although, there are a few simple tricks to be aware of:
At Coco Ruby Skin and Anti-Ageing, we have an extensive list of fully customisable skincare treatments that can help to heal and nourish your skin. Help to get back your natural glow by booking a skin consultation or treatment with one of your highly experienced Dermal Clinicians.
We offer a wide variety of state-of-the-art treatments, from facial lasers (Fraxel, DOT therapy, Laser Genesis) to enzyme skin peels to chemical peels to Healite II facials…and more!
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