Glamsquad Magazine September 2022

BEAUTY
Avoid being around
cigarette smoke
When tobacco is heated via
cigarettes — or even, yes,
vaping — it releases free radicals
that damage the DNA of skin
cells. This results in the breakdown
of collagen and elastin.
It also constricts blood vessels
which deplete the skin of much
needed oxygen, vitamins, and
nutrients. When that puff of toxic
smoke is exhaled it hits the skin
on the face and can cause
blackheads, particularly around
the mouth and cheek areas.
10
Natural Ways for Eve
Take Care of
By Sasha Bokamoso &
Lauren Park
Within the beauty industry and
on social media, there’s so much
emphasis on purchasing products. In
fact, so much so there’s a name for
it — beauty hauls — which basically
means showing off one’s shopping
spree of recently purchased products.
But products don’t solve all our skin
woes. If you’re tapped out with a
10-step skin care routine and still
finding yourself at loss, here are other
unbottled ways to take care of your
skin.
Drink water
While drinking water doesn’t directly
hydrate the skin it does help all of the
body systems function better.
It aids the liver in eliminating toxins from
the body, reduces puffiness, helps with
kidney function (which in turn helps dark
circles appear lighter), and may even
help skin conditions like psoriasis and
eczema.
How can you tell if you aren’t
drinking enough water? Check
your pee! If it’s a deep shade of
amber it’s time to drink up. The
color of lemonade is the goal.
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