ACE MAKEUP ARTIST YASMIN HUSSAIN SHARES HER TOP PRODUCTS, SECRETS AND ROUTINES Beauty regimes altering with the different seasons means it’s important to make key changes during the hotter summer months. Simple adjustments in lifestyle, beauty products and daily routines can make a huge difference to how you look and feel. London-based beauty expert and makeup artist Yasmin Hussain talks to Eastern Eye about some top summer skin and beauty tips. “I’m sure, like me you love the summer months. The increase in serotonin and warm sunny days naturally uplift our spirits. But summertime also means taking extra care of our skin. So here are my tips to keep you looking and feeling gorgeous,” said Yasmin. Hello, hydration My first tip is to drink plenty of water. As temperatures rise, it’s vital to keep your body well hydrated from the inside out. Aim for around two litres a day, depending on activity levels. If you don’t like drinking water you can also eat it. Fresh fruits and vegetables such as cucumbers, strawberries, watermelon and even spinach in its raw form have a high water content. It’s a refreshing way to keep your body hydrated and the skin feeling fresh. Screen the sun Sunscreen should be a staple in everyone’s skincare regime all year round. Using SPF is crucial in protecting the skin from the damaging effects of the sun’s UV rays. Look for an SPF that protects against both UVB and UVA rays. UVB rays cause redness and sunburns, and are more prominent on days with clearer skies. UVA rays penetrate the skin much deeper than UVB and are responsible for causing pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. UVA rays can also initiate skin cancers and are just as strong in the winter too, as they can penetrate through clouds and glass. A minimum…
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