The start of the morning is the worst – you smash at your alarm clock until its stops blaring, head for the bathroom and spy your exhausted face in the mirror.
Bleugh. Tired eyes, blotchy skin, dry lips and a nose redder than Rudolph’s (the reindeer, not Valentino) – what a horrid way to start your day.
Indeed, when you see long-legged blondes strutting down catwalks and picture perfect actresses on the silver screen, finding the ideal figure might seem like an unattainable dream.
But endless numbers of people have turned their skin from disgusting to delightful – all with a few simple strategies.
We’ve come up with some ace beauty tips to help get you started – so take a look.
Get skincare – get it right
You might apply potions and lotions to your skin constantly – but the high street stuff could hinder rather than help.
You’ve probably seen countless variations of these creams in stores. They’ll promise “miraculous skin” and “unbelievable beauty”. But you don’t need miracles – you need skincare you can trust.
For our money, Proactiv, an ace skin replenishing formula can give you pores that will look vivacious. It’s well worth a look.
Help with H2O
Do you know anyone who exclusively drinks Diet Coke? And have you ever noticed how they look pastier than a Scottish guy in winter, with the spots to match?
You don’t want to end up like one of them – so it’s time to sort your water consumption.
On average, it’s recommended you drink around eight glasses of water a day. However, you’re best not worrying too much. Even cups of tea contribute to your consumption levels.
How will this affect your skin? Thanks to the increased blood circulation in your body, you’ll gain a healthy glow that will remove that pasty appearance for good.
Fighting fit – for 15 minutes
Forcing yourself off your settee to do some squat thrusts can be about as appealing as pulling a tractor uphill with your teeth – especially when you’ve got a Game of Thrones box set to plough through.
But not every workout has to be gruelling. Start your regime by taking a miniscule 15 minutes to work on all your quadrants. It’ll be long enough to work up a sweat, but not quite enough to exhaust you.
After a few weeks, you’ll feel compelled to add five extra minutes, and then five more, to your time. Soon, you’ll be perfecting a routine that’ll have you looking supermodel skinny.
Who knows – you might even enjoy looking in the mirror on those groggy mornings.
