Tired? Us too! We’re not quite sure what it is about the early months of the year but can hazard a guess that it’s the combination of arctic temperatures, lack of sunlight and post-Christmas slump that conduces to have us crawling into bed at 10pm (ok, 9).

And, since we are no longer 22 (with the complexion to prove it) we’re all too aware that this tiredness is visible on our faces.

So, we grilled skincare experts from the Stylist beauty team and Aveda for beauty tips, as well as gathering advice from makeup and beauty professionals around the country, to find out exactly what we should be eating, using and avoiding to ensure our skin looks healthy and dewy, even when we’re fantasising about some shut eye.

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Sleep

We probably don’t need to tell you that a lack of sleep will have a massive impact on how tired you look. Not only can it affect your mind, it was also prevent your body from restoring itself properly.

We spoke to skincare expert Georgia Hosny, head of spa at the Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa Covent Garden, who made it very clear why we need shut-eye to not look tired: “The night-time is when our body’s natural circadian rhythm cycle to heal and restore itself happens, if you are not getting this vital rest time then your body and skin cannot recover.”

Evidently, to not look tired we need to start with snoozing right. But how exactly can you achieve this?

Work out when you wake up: This will in turn help you sleep better and therefore make you feel more energised.

Regulate your sleep: Try, and we know it’s a difficult, to get at least seven hours of sleep each night to ensure you get enough rest. Also, and this might be heresy to some, you shouldn’t allow those massive lie-ins at the weekend, however tempted you might be. Sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley explains: “Wake up 30-40 minutes earlier on weekends than you would usually to ensure that Monday morning shock to the system is minimised.”

Still struggling? If you’re still not able to get to sleep easily, suffer from insomnia or keep waking up during the night, here are the 10 sure-fire ways to ensure you get a decent nights.

How to banish tired looking skin and maintain a dewy complexion (even when you're exhausted)