It is safe to say that many a diva (no matter what walk of life you come from…) has come home from an evening of debauchery and decided that she would just go to sleep in the face she had put on hours before. STOP!!!! Not only will you be doing your skin a dis-service but your lovely bed linens as well. Let me help you so that your skin and eyes will thank you in the morning when you are in the midst of your hangover…
When we go out, there are a number of circumstances that are beyond our control, atmosphere is one of them. Also, when we drink, we get dehydrated and that means our skin gets dehydrated too! Follow a few simple steps before you crash and a few more in the morning, and your skin will thank you…
- Wash your face. Now I know that many of us will not feel like actually washing our faces, that’s why I have another solution that will get your face clean and not dry it out. So if you don’t feel like actually washing your face, get thee to Tar-Jay and pick up some makeup remover towelettes like Boots 4-in-1 Quick Thinking Wipes. They have a great package so they won’t dry out, they will get everything off…even eye-makeup and mascara…even if you are a little tipsy.
- Use a good moisturizer. Remember what I said about dehydration? Well it goes double for your skin after a night on the town. Try one of my personal favorites (and Oprah’s too…hahaha) is Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar. This moisturizer is one of my “go to” products for healthy moisturized skin.
- Drink plenty of water. Or some other kind of hydrating beverage. Now I shouldn’t have to tell you this, but if you are in the dark then let me enlighten you. For every drink you consume, you should have one glass of water (it works…trust me). In addition, hydrate yourself frequently the day after your night on the town. Drinking on an empty stomach is also a big no-no. Have something to eat.
- Take some Emergen-C. Emergen-C is 1000mg of Vitamin C and electrolytes (we lose those when drinking too!) in powdered form. Sprinkle it in 4oz of water before you go to sleep or the morning after, you will feel much, much better. You can pick it up at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods or any local health food store.
- Keep teaspoons in your freezer. I know it sounds weird but hear me out. A makeup artist back in the day taught me this trick, and it worked so well that I have been loyal to it ever since. Place two teaspoons in the freezer and use them on your eyes for puffiness. Lay down and hold them on your eyes for at least 5 minutes. Better than
any teabag I tell you! Now don’t ask me which side of the spoon to use…you will figure it out on your own trust me…LOL. I even went and bought some a la carte spoons at Target, so now I have my “freezer
spoons”. - Stick your face in an ice bath. Remember, ice reduces swelling…so if your face is swollen you can fill a bowl with water and two trays of ice. Immerse your face and the swelling will be sent packing. I know it sounds terrifying…but whoever said beauty was easy???
If you follow these steps, I guarantee you, your skin will be soft, refreshed, tight and toned. After you have taken care of your skin, make sure you go out for a huge breakfast (preferably with hash browns, eggs and some kind of sausage or bacon) the next day).
Party Pretty…
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Lianne Farbes writes TheMakeupGirl. She is a Beauty Expert, Social Media Enthusiast, Project Manager, Event Producer, Web 2.0 Cheerleader and she is always online. Follow her on Twitter @TheMakeupGirl and friend her through any of her social profiles here.
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