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Shave or Trim Your Beard
Nothing says you had a long night more than unmanaged facial hair. If you were up late drinking,
your face will be bloated, causing hair to protrude less from the skin. To combat this problem, use
a men’s face scrub to lift your facial hair from the skin, allowing for a close shave.
This way, when the bloating subsidizes, a 5 o’clock shadow won’t magically appear. Also, be sure
to use a natural men’s shave cream and aftershave as to not irritate the skin, since being
dehydrated will cause razor burn and irritation.
Photo Credit: Rally Ree
Hydrate Your Face and Body
We all know that when you sleep, your body repairs and rebuilds itself. Staying up late not only
robs your body of this opportunity, but your face as well. Combat this by using a face moisturizer
for men that will brighten your complexion and hydrate your face, giving it an energized look.
One of the biggest factors when skin looks dull and tired is when it is dehydrated. If your eyes look
tired as well, use a men’s eye cream that has caffeine in it. The caffeine stimulates blood around
your eyes, removing bags and puffiness. Last, but not least, drink as much water as possible. A
hydrated body is one that has energy.
Eat a Light Breakfast
If you’re hung over and your stomach can handle it, eat a little food and take a vitamin. Contrary
to popular belief, avoid any type of high carb breakfast. A high carb breakfast will cause an
immediate drop in blood sugar (aka energy) about an hour after you eat it- right when you need
the energy the most. Ideally, a quick protein shake or some eggs is the best course of action.
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