Ah, beauty sleep. You've heard of it. Maybe even gotten a
night of it. But wake up gorgeous after every seven of slumber? That's always
been the stuff of dreams—until now. Seriously. Allure's beauty director Amy
Keller will be dishing the details of how to wake up looking good tonight on
Inside Edition (log on to insideedition.com to find your local listing). Here's
a sneak peek of what you'll want to do before going to bed this evening:
Wake up with radiant skin. Slather on a gradual tanner like St.
Tropez Everyday Gradual Body Lotion before climbing into bed. It won't streak
or stain the sheets, and it will give you a subtle glow by morning.
Use the strong stuff. Nighttime is the best time to use that
power anti-ager, retinol, because the ingredient can be deactivated by the sun.
We love the RoC Multi Correxion Skin Renewing Serum. Try mixing it with your
moisturizer if you notice any irritation.
Get softer skin. Using moisturizer before you go to sleep is
the key, but that doesn't mean you need to invest in anything expensive.
Dermatologists recommend spreading a thin layer of Vaseline on your face at
night as a cheaper option.
Make zits disappear. Spot treatments like Clean & Clear
Advantage Acne Spot Treatment are potent, so it's best to use them at night to
avoid flaking or irritation during the day (not cute).
Shrink puffy eyes. If you find yourself plagued with
bloodshot or puffy eyes every morning, you probably have allergies. Taking an
antihistamine like Claritin Allergy Liqui-Gels before going to sleep could help
in just a week or two. In the meantime, prop your head up on an extra pillow to
prevent fluid from settling into bags.
Prevent perspiring the night before. Dermatologists say that
if you apply antiperspirants like Secret Scent Anti Perspirent Deodorant the
night before, there's no need to apply it in the morning. That means no more
white streaks on your black clothes.
Create a moist environment. Dry air can ravage skin and make
hair static-y. Sleep with a humidifier in the room.
Rest your head on a satin pillowcase. Those creases you
sometimes wake up with across your face? They can actually cause wrinkles to
develop. Switching to satin will prevent them and can also help smooth frizzy
hair, too.
