How do I not look so tired all the time?

Question

I'm only 16, but because of my busy schedule and sever insomnia, I always look so haggard! It's really becoming annoying, because I'm normally confident and outgoing, but lately, I just feel like I look so crappy, and my self confidence has sort of gone down. I also wear a lot of make-up to hide dark circles, enliven my skin and even tone, and eventually cover up pimples that occur from wearing make up in the first place. I just feel like I look like a 40 year old prostitute all the time (sorry, but I do!).

Can someone give me any tips on how to look refreshed, get rid of dark circles, even my skin tone, and keep a youthful 'glow' during the day, even if I feel sleepy and rushed? More natural (and cheap) remedies are welcome. Thanks!

My insomnia- is already being treated; the sleeping pills don't have that great of an effect on me. Is there anyway to fake at having a good night's sleep?

Answer 1

First baby girl, get sleep! Use maybe a Benadryl as long as it's ok with parents. They use this for old people because they work and don't have a lot of side effects. Take it early enough so you don't feel groggy in the morning. Then get rid of all caffeine products unless it's one drink early in the morning when you get up...no more. Do not drink diet anything. Get OJ, or grape (real) juice or just plain water after that. It hydrates you and keeps you from getting headaches and feeling so fatigued. Then make sure you eat properly. Not sit down dinners but keep raisins for iron, nuts, carrots, dried fruit, seeds and yogurt or cheese and a few grain crackers and nibble all day on fresh things as you get them. Go to lunch at the grocery store. They all have salads now. They are fast and good for you. No excuse, have apples with you. Take a good multi vitamin mineral and take extra calcium and magnesium....it is the sleep mineral. It really works! Now. Use Witch Hazel from the dollar store and clean your face every am and pm with it. Don't cake on make up. Buy some tinted moisture...or just take some lotion and mix a little with your makeup to thin it as you put it on, this keeps it from drying and cracking and causing you to look older and dried up. Now, take the time to breathe. Every time you are sitting, take good deep breaths in, the abdomen out all the way and full of air. Then exhale it all out until you pull your tummy muscles in and get all that bad air out. Do this anytime you think of it. We get so stressed we forget to breathe, really....I know what you mean. You can also use a small spray bottle to freshen up your face during the day....spritz it on and leave it to dry...moisture and refreshing. Remember the diet soda...no no no. It is poison and really maybe one soda a week as a reward..no more than that. Drink water and some juices. I wish you luck and sleep and good fortune and all that is good. Miss Mary

Answer 2

If you want to even out your skintone, try Nicomide T cream. It is available without prescription behind the counter at any drugstore. For dark circles, try using concealer. You can use Laura Mercier. Also, for skin brightening many products do this but Whole Foods sells natural makeup products.

Answer 3

I use to be like you. First, start going to sleep. At 16 u need 7-8 hours a day. use sleepy tea that helps Not bendryl Try avenno skin brightener. It helped even me out. You could just use a simple concealer to cover up dark circle.

Answer 4

try to get more sleep--go to bed earlier; avoid spicy foods and drink no coffee or tea before bedtime; play soft music and read a dull book--those things will help you get more sleep and look less tired.

Answer 5

take B-12 vitamin to get your energy up, use St Ives facial wash, for the dark circles.. you may want to try a homemade lemon wash, lemon tends to lighten

Answer 6

sorry can't understand i'm tired lol sorry i look tired and bored also

Answer 7

meditate in quiet room with cucumbers on your eyelids

Answer 8

drink more water and start exercising