The holiday season is here, and some of us tend to drink alcohol while celebrating. We thought we’d find some tips for offsetting the effects of alcohol on our skin.
Nutritionists say that up to 2 alcoholic drinks per day is all it takes to dehydrate your body. It affects mucous membranes. It takes away plumpness and glow from skin. This causes your skin to be more prone to wrinkles. It destroys collagen, making your skin stiff and unpliable. Redness of the skin after consuming alcohol indicates inflammation.
When you are in your 20s, it takes about three hours for alcohol to leave your body; whereas in your 40s it takes 33 hours.
In general, the clearer the alcohol, the better. Think vodka and gin.
Alcohol can interfere with the process that your body uses to repair skin damage that leads to skin cancer. It can also cause increased sensitivity to the sun,
Drink water to count the effects of alcohol; use an ice roller to massage your skin. Use an enzyme cleanser or mask (fruit based) that will allow moisturizers to penetrate the skin. Be sure to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Stay hydrated! Alternate water with alcohol to reduce the dehydrating effects.
Save your skin by limiting alcohol, not just during the holidays but all throughout the year.
Merlezgirlz @ Merle Norman Cosmetics 