Dry February? Reboot for the skin: How alcohol affects its beauty?
Dry February is not only a call on your willpower, but also a great opportunity to give your body and skin a rest. After the festive marathon of parties, mulled wine and Christmas sweets, your body deserves a proper reboot.
Have a alcohol-free month, and see how your skin and well-being improve. Give your body
a chance to regenerate.
In recent years, a trend called Dry February has gained popularity as an alcohol-free month. If you decide to join in and give up alcohol for the whole month of February, you may be in for a significant change that you’ll soon feel. One of the most obvious positive effects will be an improvement in the condition of your skin. In fact, alcohol detox can literally do miracles for your skin. Why is this so?
How does drinking alcohol affect your skin?
- Alcohol causes dehydration of the body and therefore of the skin. This is why after
a party, the skin is shriveled, dry and more wrinkled. The key to beautiful and healthy skin is hydration, which is part of every routine, regardless of skin type. - For some people, alcohol can cause redness and puffiness during the party. These symptoms are the result of dilation of blood vessels shortly after consuming alcohol.
- Alcohol also increases the body’s inflammation, which can lead to acne, the eternal enemy of beautiful skin.
- In addition, alcohol has a very negative effect on the quality of our sleep and as any proper beauty insider knows, sleep is one of the most important factors for skin health. Without sufficient rest, neither the body nor the skin can fully regenerate.
- Long-term and frequent use of alcohol blocks the body’s natural absorption
of nutrients and vitamins that are important for healthy skin.
In summary, in the short term, alcohol impairs the elasticity of the skin, dries it out, accentuates wrinkles and causes acne. In the long term, these problems can spill over into everyday life and become the cause of not only chronic skin problems but also other health problems.
How to take care of your skin after the party?
If you still can’t resist a drink or two of your favourite cocktails, treat yourself to some beauty care the next day.
Minimising the negative effects on your skin starts on the night of the party by drinking enough water, consuming alcohol in moderation and then getting enough quality sleep.
Hydrate and moisturize
The morning after a party, it’s best to reach for chilled eyepatches or a hydrating or collagen mask straight from the fridge. Treat yourself to a facial massage with rollers, guasha and other gadgets and feel free to apply moisturiser multiple times throughout the day, your skin will appreciate it. Don’t forget your eyelashes and eyebrows – they’ve taken a beating during the party too. Use a Spacelash serum, because your lashes, brows and hair need to recover after a busy night.
And don’t forget to drink thoroughly, because hydration starts on the inside.
Be wiser
If you spend a lot of time and money on your daily routine – from creams to serums to toners to vitamins – and still go out partying several times a week, you can’t expect your skin to work miracles. Skincare is important, but if you’re taking supplements that won’t be absorbed by your body because of alcohol, it’s a wasted investment.
Instead of looking for the problem in cosmetics, limit or completely skip alcohol at parties. You can have fun without it! Get plenty of sleep or plan a beauty night with friends instead
of a wild party.
When else but now, in February. 🙂
Remember, alcohol is not necessary to have fun, especially not in large quantities or too often. Observe your body during the abstinence months, and be inspired by this change for the year. Your skin will thank you!
