Being beautiful isn't something that just happens overnight. Or is it? While you are at rest, nighttime is the right time for your body to heal and repair itself from the environmental stressors that it battles throughout the day. Before you go to bed, take a few minutes to follow these simple tips to wake up looking good and feeling your best.
When the unexpected happens, it's best to be prepared, which can be as simple as arming yourself with products in your bathroom's medicine cabinet.
Take the unexpected acne blemish for example. If you can see or feel a pimple forming on your face, the smart thing to do is to act fast. Prior to hitting the sack wash your face with soap and water and then place a dab of toothpaste on the area to help dry the pimple out while you sleep.
Would you like to play footsies with your significant other but are afraid your rough feet may cause more pain than pleasure? Then it's time to make a change.
The first step to getting rid of crusty feet is to soak them in warm, soapy water for a thorough cleaning. After 10 minutes scrub the bottoms of your feet with a pumice stone to remove rough skin, then dry. While the feet are still moist apply a mixture of your favorite lotion and petroleum jelly to rehydrate your heels. As a final step before bed, slide on comfortable cotton socks to hold in the moisture. Overnight this will help leave feet smooth and ready for play.
If you suffer from dry, unruly eyelashes take control of the problem by gently placing petroleum jelly on the lashes. It's an excellent way to keep them looking healthy, long and luscious.
Do you wake up in the morning feeling perky and alert but your eyes still look tired and swollen? Preventing eye puffiness is as simple as altering the way you sleep.
By sleeping on your back and using a firm, elevated pillow, you prevent body fluids from pooling into your facial tissues at night. In the morning you will awaken looking just as alert as you feel.
One of the most important tips for looking your best is to get plenty of beauty sleep. A lack of shut-eye can lead to dark under-eye circles and bloodshot eyes, which makes for a fatigued appearance. Experts suggest avoiding heavy meals, caffeine, nicotine and other stimulants at least four hours before bedtime, and for peak alertness and maximum energy, get a minimum of eight hours of rest every night.
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