Quick Face Fixes: 5 Emergency Solutions for Tired Skin

We all have been there. All nighters pulled while cramming for an exam the next morning, staring at the laptop screen all night to hit the deadline, stress and typical nights of insomnia. Lack of sleep leads to various health hazards, weight fluctuations and bad mood in general, your skin takes the biggest hit of all.

Though makeup is an amazing solution to skin woes, makeup just can’t undo bad skin. But it’s better to have a quick fix than to walk around with angry skin.

Here, we have listed exactly what you want – quick solutions to every day skin issues.

Everyday skin troubles

1. Pimple and Blemish Attacks:

Keep a heavy duty concealer handy at all times for pimples, spots, redness and dark circles. Concealers take the discoloration away and add a glow to the skin. They also fill the minor dents in the skin and do away with fine lines. But don’t use them before following the next step.

2. Redness and Tired Eyes:

Eye drops that contain ingredients to reduce redness can be applied on angry red skin. This will reduce the irritation. A drop of eye drops will make you look more awake than you are. This is an important tip because your eyes can make or break your look. Bright eyes add a glow to your face.

3. Dull and Dead Looking Skin:

Always carry a toner or toning face wipes with you. Your skin will look instantly refreshed if you use them at intervals. Toners control oil secretion. Some toners have added astringent properties which help dry out pimples and whiteheads.

4. Puffy Face and Eyes:

Cucumber is great for puffy eyes. Rest a few slices over the eyes and you are all set. Grated cucumber rejuvenates skin and instantly wakes you up. But when in haste, ice cubes wrapped in a hankie do just the exact same thing in little time. Rub the wrapped ice cubes gently over your eyes and face. The cold will close all the pores. Blood rushes to your face as the temperature dips. This gives you a natural glow. Another great alternative are chamomile teabags, soaked in cold water. They work excellent on puffy eyes.

5. Dry, Lifeless Skin:

Dry skin is the bane of existence for many a people. Loss of moisture is the main culprit behind dry skin. Use a good moisturizer to balance moisture levels. If you are an oily skinned beauty experiencing dryness, use water based lotion. If you are dry skinned lass, use a rich moisturizer for supple, happy skin.

Prevention Suggestions

While these are some common troubles we deal with every day, there are some tips that help you prevent their occurrence.

1. Drink water, it’s very essential to keep yourself hydrated all the time.
2. Keep your hands off your face. Unconsciously, we keep touching our skin and transfer bacteria. You can reduce the occurrence of acne and other skin ailments just by not touching your skin unnecessarily.
3. Break a sweat – while helping you keep your fitness levels up, it also helps open your skin pores and get rid of the dirt. Endorphins are released, improving your mood. How many more reasons do we need to work out?
4. Include veggies and fruits in your diet. They contain the healthiest of all foods and will have a positive impact on your health.
5. Aim to get at-least 7 hours of sleep. Lack of sleep shouldn’t become a part of your daily life. Plan for a lifestyle with ample time to every aspect.
6. Treat yourself to skin treatments – facials, spas and massages. You can do them yourself and save some pennies.
7. Keep stress at bay. Learn how to handle stress. Stress affects your mood and brings your productivity down.

We hope all these little tricks will help you put your best face forward, always! What are your secret tips for great skin all the time? Do comment below!