It would be a dream to get eight hours of sleep each night. According to the National Sleep Foundation 8 hours is the ideal amount that your body need everyday. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, adults should get seven to nine hours sleep each night.
We know that life can seem to slow down for anyone sometimes, so we are lucky to get five hours sleep at most. But it always manifest as heavy eyes or dehydrated skin. Sometimes it seems like there is no escape. Do not worry, we have some tips to help you get better sleep. Although these suggestions will make you feel more rested, we understand that you may need advice to help you appear well-rested. Here are some tips to help you get more sleep if you’re struggling to get enough.
- Reduce eye redness
Eye redness can be an indicator that you haven’t gotten enough sleep. Even if you get lots of ‘shut-eye’, red eyes can still occur, which could negate all the effort you made to look well-rested. The great remedy in this case is eye-drops. The redness reliever eye drops start working within one minute to reduce the redness and make your eyes appear more awake. LUMIFY is a great option for red eyes if you awaken to find them. It can make your eyes whiter, brighter and more vibrant for up 8 hours.
- Massage with Gua Sha
Chinese technic Gua Sha is where you apply pressure to your skin and then massage it (or scrape it) out. You would choose a small, flexible facial tool in the form quartz, rose quartz, or jade for the face. Gua sha is an ancient Chinese term that means “scraping” and refers to a technique that uses pressure to relax the skin. Although your skin may initially appear red, it will soon feel refreshed and appear more awake.
- Do not loose your hair
Tie your hair in a ponytail or bun. This will give your face a more youthful appearance. Although we do not recommend a facelift for those who want to look awake, this simple technique can be used to make you appear more alert and put together for a virtual meeting.
- Try an ice-roller
Use an ice roller to conceal a tired look. Ever wake up with a puffy skin? The same here. To reduce swelling, you can ‘roll it away’. Apply something chilled from the freezer to your puffy skin. This will increase circulation and bring blood to the surface. This also reduces puffiness and redness.
