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5 Sneaky Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health and Beauty (and How to Prevent Them)
We're conditioned to think it's glamorous, but when it comes to your health and looks, drinking's insidious side effects are anything but
How to undo the "ugly" Tip 1: Eat breakfast. If you've really overdone it, chowing down may be the last thing you feel capable of, but it's important to get some nutrients back into your body. Be sure to eschew the greasy breakfast burrito-type fare in favor of whole grain toast and fruit (bananas are an excellent source of potassium, which will help replenish depleted electrolyte levels). Hash browns with cheese can also help. They're carbs and protein and provide vitamin C and iron, which aid in the absorption of the remaining alcohol.
Tip 2: Avoid coffee. The stereotypical drunk guy gets cups of coffee poured down his gullet to sober him up so it must work, right? Nope. The caffeine in coffee is a diuretic and will only serve to further dry out your tissues. Ditto the proverbial "hair of the dog." Stay away from Starbuck's and the Bloody Mary and drink orange juice (the sugar and vitamin C will help), seltzer water or chicken broth (the sodium will help boost your electrolyte levels).
Tip 3: Fake a well-rested, un-queasy look. Deflate eye puff with chilled tea bags (the caffeine works like a champ) or try a product containing peptides or Arctic Root like Kiehl's Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer, $19.
Then, even out your skin tone by first applying a primer that will seal in moisture and smooth out your complexion (try Murad Skin Perfecting Primer -- Dewy Finish, $35) and follow with a tinted moisturizer (like Clarins Hydra-Care Tinted Moisturizer SPF6, $42) to impart subtle color and coverage without the thickness of a foundation. Bring your face back to life by applying a pop of color on your cheeks (Tarte Amazonian Clay Long-Wear Blush, $32 comes in eight to-die-for-shades) and keep lips looking moist with a creamy lipstick or glossy balm (try CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm, $5.99).
Tip 2: Avoid coffee. The stereotypical drunk guy gets cups of coffee poured down his gullet to sober him up so it must work, right? Nope. The caffeine in coffee is a diuretic and will only serve to further dry out your tissues. Ditto the proverbial "hair of the dog." Stay away from Starbuck's and the Bloody Mary and drink orange juice (the sugar and vitamin C will help), seltzer water or chicken broth (the sodium will help boost your electrolyte levels).
Tip 3: Fake a well-rested, un-queasy look. Deflate eye puff with chilled tea bags (the caffeine works like a champ) or try a product containing peptides or Arctic Root like Kiehl's Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer, $19.
Then, even out your skin tone by first applying a primer that will seal in moisture and smooth out your complexion (try Murad Skin Perfecting Primer -- Dewy Finish, $35) and follow with a tinted moisturizer (like Clarins Hydra-Care Tinted Moisturizer SPF6, $42) to impart subtle color and coverage without the thickness of a foundation. Bring your face back to life by applying a pop of color on your cheeks (Tarte Amazonian Clay Long-Wear Blush, $32 comes in eight to-die-for-shades) and keep lips looking moist with a creamy lipstick or glossy balm (try CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm, $5.99).
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