What Are the Side Effects of Alcohol on the Skin?

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What Are the Side Effects of Alcohol on the Skin Greater London (Kensington and Chelsea)?

With the onset of the dreaded “January Blues,” this can lead to an unhealthy combination of poor diet and increased use. But, while we understand what it does to our bodies in general, whatever impact does it have on our skin?

According to a recent online You Gov poll commissioned by Change UK , the charity behind Dry January, nearly four in five (78 percent) Brits drink more than they would like or want to.

Given the severe mental and physical impacts of alcohol, we highly doubt that your skin —your body’s largest organ—can survive a night of drinking undamaged.

 

 

How damaging is alcohol to your skinGreater London (Kensington and Chelsea)?

Unfortunately, the news is not encouraging. ‘One of the worst things you can do for your skin is drink alcohol,’ adds Dr Tailor. ‘Alcohol is a toxin with little nutritional value that can contribute to impaired liver function, decreased immunity, hormone disruption, cell damage, and insulin difficulties, all of which have an impact on the quality, appearance, and ageing of your skin.

Because it is also a diuretic, it causes the body to lose a lot of skin-cell-loving water, leaving your skin dry and dull.

What are the effects of alcohol on your skin?

Dehydration

‘As I’m sure we all know, alcohol is extremely dehydrating,’ says Dr Tailor.

‘Alcohol is not only a diuretic, driving water out of our systems, but it also makes it more difficult to rehydrate afterward, leaving you with dry, flaky skin and making fine lines and wrinkles more evident due to a lack of fluid in your skin.’

‘When we compare a lady who has been drinking for 20 or 30 years to a woman of the same age who hasn’t, we notice a big difference in the skin—more wrinkles from dehydration damage, which may make you look 10 years older.”

Inflammation and redness

Everyone knows that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging, but many people are unaware that inflammation is the second most common cause of skin ageing.

It inflames the tissue, and the systemic inflammation generated by its causes a histamine reaction, which causes the redness and flushing of the skin.

‘Alcohol causes inflammation by bringing blood up to the tissue, which is why it is damaging to the skin. Blotchiness, ruddiness, redness, & dehydration are all symptoms of this.’

Breakouts & Spots

‘Alcoholic beverages are often high in sugar – white wine and cocktails are particularly high in this category. ‘If you overindulge too frequently, this will manifest as breakouts,’ explains Dr Tailor.

‘The sugar in alcohol can essentially crystallise your skin cells (glycation),’ resulting in less plump, pliable cells and a duller complexion.

In general, sugary wines, cocktails, or mixers should be avoided because they can raise inflammation, elevate your blood sugar, and cause acne breakouts.

To add flavour without adding more sugar, use pure additions such as club soda and lemon or lime juice.

Disruption of Hormones

Alcohol can influence blood sugar levels, damage reproductive activities, interfere with calcium metabolism and bone formation, affect hunger and digestion, and raise the risk of osteoporosis by interfering with the hormone system.

When you drink, you elevate your stress hormone levels, such as cortisol, and stress can put even more strain on your immune system, leading to acne-prone skin.

Immune System Impairment

The healthy bacteria that live in your gut are known as the microbiome, and alcohol can have a negative impact on it.

Skin problems such as eczema and acne may be caused by an imbalance between good and bad gut bacteria, therefore reducing the microbiome might trigger flare-ups.

‘Alcohol can diminish healthy quantities of essential bacteria that dwell in our stomach – the microbiome,’ explains Dr Tailor.

‘The microbiome regulates our immune system, which is crucial in the management of inflammatory skin disorders like eczema.’

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How quickly does alcohol have an effect on your skin ?

You will quickly see the short-term effects. 24 hours after a night of binge drinking (three drinks or more), your skin will appear lifeless, slack, and lined, and individuals with acne or rosacea will experience flare-ups.

How long does it take for the effects to be reversed?

It takes around three days for the liver to eliminate all of the poisons from the alcohol. If you do give up, the good news is that your skin, like any other organ, can regenerate.

The body has an incredible rate of rehydration. However, regeneration is conditional on how much damage has previously been done.

Top techniques for repairing alcohol’s impact on the skin:

Put down the drink.

It’s an easy point to make, but knowing all of the things alcohol can do to your skin should be enough to deter anyone from having an extra glass of alcohol on a Friday night.

After a month of no margaritas, your skin will most likely appear much better.

Your skin will be less swollen, have a more even tone, and appear more hydrated. As an added bonus, you may lose some weight!

Drink plenty of water.

And plenty of it.

Drink as much water as you can before, during, and after consuming alcohol. Hydration will aid your body’s elimination of toxins and repair dehydrated skin cells, reducing the dulling effect of alcohol on your skin.

Routine & Products

We realise how tempting it is to throw off your dancing shoes and climb into bed after a late night, but we can’t stress this enough

Before you begin, remove your make-up. You’ll be grateful to us in the morning!

If you have the energy, cleanse and exfoliate to remove the night’s environmental toxins and open the skin pores.

Using the wrong product, especially a moisturiser, might cause more harm than good to your skin. hydrators are intended to alleviate irritation and refresh the appearance while restoring the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Even if you don’t, your skin will be as fresh as a daisy!

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