Not only does alcohol dehydrate your body, but it also dehydrates the skin, causing it to look duller. “Alcohol strips the body of essential vitamins that keep the skin looking vibrant. Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it increases urination. Alcohol also decreases your production of the antidiuretic hormone, which the body uses to absorb water. With an increase in urination and a decreased ability to absorb fluids, you lose more water, electrolytes and minerals.” This causes dry, red, easily irritated skin.
This doesn’t mean you have to choose between a less-than-glowing complexion or a life of teetotaling. Here are a few things you can do to look better the morning after, starting the night before.
Protect Skin Before You Sip
Before you imbibe, prepare your skin with a boost of antioxidants.
Drink Smarter
Be mindful of what you’re drinking. Drinks with a higher alcohol content, such as vodka or Irish whiskey, dehydrate the skin faster than beer, which has a lower alcohol content. If you do choose spirits, mix them orange or lime juice for the added vitamin C.
Cheers! Here’s to feeling a little less guilty about the occasional overindulgence.
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