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• To step
• Method 1 of 4: Start your day with good habits
• Method 2 of 4: Cleanse your face
• Method 3 of 4: Using makeup and color to refresh your face
• Method 4 of 4: Make lifestyle changes
• Tips
• Warnings

Many factors contribute to a dull, tired looking face. Red eyes, uneven skin tone, and puffy face are a clear sign that you are not rested and ready for the day, and like most people, you still need to look your best. Everyone faces the challenge of looking awake, whether it's a long meeting, giving an early presentation after a busy night, or struggling with insomnia. Rather than trying to avoid social contact, there are many methods you can use to brighten your face and help you look fresher.

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Method 1 of 4: Start your day with good habits

1. Use tea for more than just a drink. The cold and caffeine in tea will reduce any redness, and tea contains beneficial substances that naturally remove bags under the eyes. Green, black, and chamomile teas are the best for their anti-inflammatory properties.
   • Make tea by bringing water to a boil and letting the tea bags steep in it. After a few minutes, remove the tea bags from the jar and put them in the fridge. Once they have cooled, place them on your eyelids for 20 minutes.
2. Practice every morning. After getting up in the morning, do a thirty-minute workout to get your heart pumping. Certain yoga positions require your upper body to hang down, like the downward dog, which helps to reverse the flow of blood that reduces dark circles under the eyes. It also helps in triggering circulation throughout the body, giving you a healthy facial color.
   • Exercise gives you the energy you need to look and feel more awake.
3. Eat a grapefruit, orange, or lemon in the morning. Refined products, such as those with flour or granulated sugar, will only make you tired and leave your skin looking dull. However, citrus fruits will make you more alert because they are packed with vitamin C and can increase your energy and alertness.
   • If you don't want to eat these citrus fruits, you can get a similar effect by using a lemon scented body wash.
4. Put your eye cream or eye mask in the fridge to chill. Don't put them in the freezer as if it gets too cold it can damage the blood vessels in your face once the mask is applied. To avoid this, just put it in the fridge for about five minutes. Then apply the product on your face and leave it on for 20 minutes.
   • Another method for a cooling solution that will make your skin look tighter again is using cold spoons. Put two spoons in the refrigerator before going to sleep and place them over your eyes in the morning for about ten minutes.
5. End your showers with ten seconds of cold water. Not only will this refresh you physically, but it will give your face and hair extra shine as the cold water closes your pores and hair cuticles. Run the water directly on your face to stimulate circulation and restore the color of your cheeks.
6. Apply eye drops to reduce the redness in your eyes. If your eyes are red from allergies, drowsiness, or whatever, a few drops of nourishing eye drops in any eye can make redness disappear. Eye drops should not be used every day, but only a few drops on those mornings when you need them badly to restore the whites of your eyes.

Method 2 of 4: Cleanse your face

1. Cleanse your face with a mild facial cleanser. It is important to wash dirt and oil from your face every morning and every evening. Find a mild cleansing cream that suits your skin type. Gently massage your face with light pressure and circular motions when applying to improve blood circulation and make your skin glow.
   • Regardless of whether you have oily, dry or combination skin, there is a cleanser to balance, repair and moisturize your skin.
2. Steam your face to open your pores. This is the best way to thoroughly cleanse your pores. Steam your face once a week to loosen the dirt that has trapped in your skin and makes it look dull. The steam works to dilate clogged pores and soothe the skin, to more easily remove impurities, make-up traces, dust and dead skin cells that build up naturally.
   • Boil a pot of tea from herbs such as thyme, peppermint, rosemary, lavender or lemon. If you have sensitive skin, use chamomile or lime.
   • Gently hold your face over the steam for about ten to fifteen minutes and then cleanse it with a face wash. This process ensures that your skin detoxifies.
3. Exfoliate your face every day to make your skin glow. For best results, exfoliate your face immediately after steaming. Exfoliating removes dead skin and dirt that clogs your pores and causes a dull and blotchy complexion.
   • Use a cream-based exfoliator that suits your skin type and scrub with gentle, circular motions, avoiding the eye area. Do not let the skin exfoliate for more than two minutes or the skin may become irritated.
   • Regular exfoliation prevents problems such as blackheads, blemishes and acne.
4. Use a radiant face mask to brighten a dull complexion. These masks add moisture, clarity and shine and work well to bring back the natural glow to your face. They contain Vitamin C, which is known to give a particularly bright glow to your skin. The best time to apply a facial mask is after steaming your face, as this will open the pores and allow the mask to penetrate deep into the skin.
   • There are great firming, nourishing, nourishing, purifying and moisturizing face packs to try that are suitable for all skin types.
5. Nourish your skin with a moisturizer every night and morning. You cannot have glowing skin if you don't nourish it properly. Just before going to sleep, apply a thick layer of face cream with natural ingredients such as aloe, honey, chamomile, almond oil, olive oil, vitamins, minerals and essential oils. Rub the cream thoroughly into your skin using gentle circular motions.
   • Regardless of your age or skin type, this is essential for everyone to do.
   • Invest in a good eye cream. Use a peptide eye cream with light diffusing ingredients to mask dark circles (the inevitable consequence of sleep deprivation).
   • When applying eye cream, gently massage a small amount in circular motions to promote circulation.
6. Try exfoliating with milk. The lactic acid in milk has a natural exfoliating effect that is gentle on the skin. Pour whole milk into a bowl and soak a washcloth in it until completely wet. Squeeze out some of the milk and gently place the washcloth on your face. After five minutes, you can take it off and wash your face with a cleansing cream and water.
7. Make your own banana with milk mask. Puree one banana with milk and leave it on your face for 20 minutes. This natural mask gives the skin a healthy glow. Honey is another great product for giving the face a fresh glow.
   • Leaving honey on the skin for about 20 minutes will keep the skin looking toned and healthy. Wash your face with a mild cleanser afterwards.

Method 3 of 4: Using makeup and color to refresh your face

1. Open your eyes with powerful lashes. Use mascara to instantly dilate your eyes and make them bigger, brighter, and calmer. Make sure your lashes are clean and residue-free as applying more mascara can lead to a clumpy mess.
   • Curl your lashes with a curling iron for an even more alert look.
2. Cover your dark circles with concealer. Sometimes dark circles are impossible to remove and are the most obvious signs of fatigue. Often dark circles are genetic and even present on your most restful days. To camouflage them, simply buy an under eye concealer that matches the skin tone of your cheeks.
   • Dab with a finger to apply the concealer very gently, starting from the outside of your eye and working your way in. Do not rub.
   • Reapply it throughout the day as needed.
3. Apply a little bit of eyeshadow on your lids. By physically applying a light, shimmery color near your eyes, you will brighten up your face and make your eyes sparkle. It will help bring out the color and whites of your eyes.
   • Start at the lash line, just above your iris. Lightly apply a translucent white color to your lids.
4. Wear a sheer, liquid foundation. To cover up redness that doesn't seem to go away, cover your complexion with a concealer. Clean and moisturize your face first. Then apply the foundation with your fingertips in circular movements. This gives your face a natural color and evens out your skin tone.
5. Use a blush in pink or peach shades as these shades will suit almost everyone and look more natural. Apply the blush with a round brush and gradually build up the color. Use a powder blush, as it will last longer than a cream or gel.
   • Choose lighter shades as they make your skin glow and refresh your face.
6. Use lipstick or lip gloss in bright shades to make your skin glow. Choose a pink or peach lipstick for a lighter effect. Use a brush to apply the color evenly. Remove the excess with a tissue and you're done.
   • Reapply it throughout the day to keep your lips looking radiant.
   • Avoid choosing a dark lipstick such as plum or brown.
7. Wear colors that complement your complexion. If you feel like you need an extra lift for the day, don't go for neutral colors. Black also doesn't help make your face look more awake and it will cast dark shadows on your face. The wrong shade of white can potentially make you look tired. It is important to know your skin tone so that you can choose a color that makes your skin more beautiful. Certain colors can give your skin a natural, healthy glow. The wrong colors can make you look even more tired than you feel. There are generally two types of skin tones. Here's a general guideline to follow:
   • If you have a cool skin tone, go for jewel shades such as blue, pink, purple, teal, magenta, blue-red, or pure white.
   • If you have a warm skin tone, go for earth tones such as yellow, orange, brown, chartreuse, army green, orange-red, or ivory.

Method 4 of 4: Make lifestyle changes

1. Get a full night's sleep. Your body needs an average of seven to nine hours of sleep to be fully rested. Without enough sleep, you will develop dark circles around your eyes that make you look tired. Make sure you plan your bedtime properly so that you can get the right amount of sleep.
   • Regular sleep deprivation will lead to premature aging over time. Make sure you relax.
2. Drink plenty of water for soft, hydrated skin. If you wake up with a dull, sunken complexion, drink a tall glass with water. Drinking plenty of water helps to naturally restore the moisture and glow of your skin. At the very least, you should drink eight glasses of water (each 240 ml) a day. The dehydration starts on the inside and if you don't get enough, your skin will look dull, blotchy and dry.
   • Keep a large water bottle at your desk throughout the day and refill it every time it is empty to encourage yourself to drink more. Water supplies our organs and our brains with moisture, so that we not only feel more awake, but also look that way.
3. Minimize your sugar intake. The sugars found in processed foods and candies cause many negative side effects to the skin. Sugar causes inflammation that produces enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, resulting in sagging skin and wrinkles. It also causes acne breakouts and makes your skin age faster.
4. Take care of your eyes. Eyes are generally the first places where fatigue shows up. Take preventative measures to keep your eyes healthy and clear, and avoid the itchy red eyes that come with sleep deprivation. If you wear contact lenses, make sure you clean and store your lenses properly to keep your eyes clear and white.
5. Do not smoke. In addition to all the negative health effects such as cancer and gum disease, smoking takes a huge toll on your skin. It makes your skin look blotchy and even causes premature fine lines and wrinkles. It also causes a leathery, rough skin texture as it dries out your skin and breaks down cells.
6. Wear a moisturizer with added sunscreen on a daily basis. Sunscreen helps prevent facial brown spots, skin discoloration, the appearance of red veins, and blemishes. It also prevents the development of wrinkles and premature skin aging.
   • Using sunscreen regularly can help keep your skin young and healthy.

Tips

• Drink enough water to keep your skin and body hydrated.
• Make sure all your skin care products and makeup are appropriate for your skin type.
• Make it a habit to cleanse your face every day with natural products.
• Choose makeup and skin care products that provide sun protection.
• Exfoliate your skin regularly with a mild exfoliator to remove dead skin cells.
• Always apply your make-up to cleansed, toned and hydrated skin.
• Always remove your make-up at night with a gentle make-up remover.
• Avoid yellow makeup products as they can make your skin look dull.
• Choose a tinted moisturizer instead of foundation.
• Don't use too much makeup as it clogs your pores.

Warnings

• Never consider makeup as a substitute for sleep. Get eight hours of sleep a night or you will feel dazed no matter how much makeup you wear!