Wake up this morning looking far less sparkly than the night before? We feel you: There's no faster road to a dull, dehydrated complexion than drinking champagne until the wee hours of the morning. But if you ever get a free pass to indulge in booze and fall asleep in your makeup, it's New Year's Eve. (Just promise us you won't do it ever again in 2014, OK?) Here's how to fix your skin in time to enjoy the day off:
1. Depuff. Dehydration combined with a lack of sleep can make for tired, puffy eyes. The solution is applying something cold to the area—the cool temperature constricts your blood vessels. Stick a depuffing serum (like Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller) or eye mask (I love Wei Tibetan Chrysanthemum Eye Treatment Pads) in the fridge for a few minutes, or apply cold cucumbers, tea bags—even a spoon.
2. Brighten. "Alcohol is dehydrating and causes inflammation, which makes your skin red and dry," says Frederic Brandt, a dermatologist in New York City and Miami. If the leftover metallic gold eye shadow is the only thing that could be described as radiant on your face, get glowing with a gentle exfoliator. A lactic acid peel is perfect for sensitive, stressed skin because it won't penetrate as deeply as other acids. Try Philosophy Microdelivery Peel.
3. Hydrate. You've been chugging water since the moment you woke up, right? Good. Now hydrate your skin directly with a facial mist or steamer. Steaming "opens pores, stimulates circulation, and eliminates toxins," says Francesca Fusco, a dermatologist in New York City. You can boil distilled water and hold your face above the steam, or try a professional device, like Dr. Dennis Gross Steamer Solutions, which delivers a constant stream of steam for instant hydration. Finish with a moisture-rich cream.
No comments:
Post a Comment