Solutions for Looking Well-Rested and Refreshed
Are you tired of looking tired? If you are like me and often wake up to unwanted dark circles and puffy eyes, you are not alone. It almost feels like no matter how much beauty sleep we get, our puffy swollen eyes and pesky dark circles won't leave. However, not getting enough sleep or having inconsistent sleeping patterns is not the only explanation for them. Your daily habits and even genetics can play a role. In particular, not having enough water and chronic-stress can result in dark circles while excess water retention around the eye can cause eye puffiness. Fluid accumulation occurs when fluid builds up in the thin layers of tissue surrounding your eyes which causes your eyes and eyelids to swell. Unfortunately, there is only so much concealer can cover, but don't worry as we have all the solutions to help you look well-rested and refreshed.
1. Get Enough Sleep
Having a regular sleep pattern and getting enough sleep is one of the cheapest ways to reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. Not only does sleep help you look bright and refreshed but it also aids your body in repairing cell damage to your skin. Therefore, we recommend getting eight hours of sleep per day to ensure you are not tired. If you have difficulty falling asleep, we suggest having The Beauty Chef Sleep Inner Beauty Powder. This nighttime tonic helps combat sleeplessness and relieves mild anxiety to promote a calm and restful sleep.
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2. Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine
Alcohol and caffeine are one of the biggest culprits when it comes to dehydration. I know they might perk us up in the short term however they don't do our skin any good. In fact, this dehydration can make our dark circles more obvious and our puffiness more prominent. Reducing alcohol and caffeine consumption might prove helpful if you suffer ongoing dark circles and puffy eyes. Why not try switching out that cup of Joe for a more nourishing hot beverage like Nutra Organics Superfood Lattes. These are seriously delicious and are easily made with your favourite nut or dairy milk.
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3. Avoid Excess Salt Consumption
Too much salt in your diet can cause your eyes to puff. This is because sodium can cause you to retain water in the body and also cause puffiness under your eyes. Simply cut back on foods that are high in salt (particularly frozen and canned foods as sodium is often added as a preservative) to combat bags under your eyes.
4. Apply a Brightening Eye Serum
Topical Vitamin C is one of the most potent antioxidants available. In particular, applying Vitamin C can ultimately give you brighter and firmer skin and tackle the primary causes of premature ageing. Dermalogica's BioLumin-C Eye Serum is the secret to achieving brighter under-eyes. This lightweight cooling serum brightens, firms and hydrates the eyes. If you are looking for an instant pick me up for the under-eye area, you could also use the Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Eye Mask. This moisture rich eye treatment is designed to target fine lines, puffiness, dark circles and stressed skin. You could apply these cold (from the fridge) to reduce puffiness or warm (run packaging under warm water) for comfort and increased hydration.
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5. Use an Eye Massager
With so many beauty tools and devices on the market, it is hard to know whether they actually work. Moreover, it is difficult to know whether they are worth the often hefty price tag. Yet an eye-massager is a must-have staple in any skincare routine. These tools are designed to promote blood flow under the eye area and prevent blood from pooling in the capillaries under the eye. The Foreo IRIS is an eye massager that utilises alternating T-Sonic technology to reduce the visible signs of dark circles, crow's feet and bags under your eyes. This device also improves the absorption and efficacy of your eye serum or cream. I also love using the Ecococo Rose Quartz and Jade Face Roller. This face roller has a smaller Jade Crystal roller end for the delicate eye area to enhance natural lymphatic drainage to alleviate puffiness and inflammation. I often keep this roller in the fridge as the cool jade will minimise swelling by constricting blood vessels. It also feels great on tired skin.
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