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Tessel (39) started 2024 well by not drinking alcohol. She really wants to keep this resolution for as long as possible. “What I hope will help me is knowing what positive effects avoiding alcohol has on the condition of my skin. I hope this knowledge will give me an extra boost to my endurance.”
According to cosmetic dermatology research doctor Jetske Ultee, alcohol actually has a big effect on your body and skin. It can be concluded that avoiding alcohol also affects the skin. Before Ultee delves further, she would like to first address what alcohol actually does to our skin:
Tipper and dryer
“A (albeit small) Korean study once found that two glasses of drink had an impact on the function of the skin and the skin barrier almost immediately – half an hour after ingestion. Redness, loss of moisture and the pH value (acidity). , ed.), for example, increase, but at the same time sebum production decreases.
“Two hours after taking the alcohol, most functions are restored, except for sebum production, which remained low. “So it’s no surprise that your skin looks a lot drier or duller the morning after an evening of wine drinking,” says Ultee.
Drinking alcohol also affects your sleep and therefore the condition of your skin. After a glass of alcohol you fall asleep more quickly, but the quality of your sleep is worse: you sleep more restlessly and less deeply. This leaves you less rested than if you had slept the same number of hours without drinking.
Accelerated skin aging
Ultee: “Ultimately, less quality sleep is also bad for the skin. Your skin needs enough sleep to function properly. Just a few short nights can have an impact on your skin. You wake up with dark circles under your eyes, pale skin and a less fresh appearance. Droopy eyelids and the corners of your mouth. “In addition, you see this in poor sleepers: swollen, red eyes, paler skin color, more lines, a skin barrier that regenerates more slowly and in the long term: accelerated skin aging.”
Another thing to consider: According to the dermatologist, by consuming alcohol you “attack the network of protective antioxidants in the skin”. “This effect occurs quickly and lasts for hours. This makes your skin much more vulnerable, including to sunlight. This increases the risk of burns.”
Hopefully this information will strengthen your endurance. By avoiding alcohol, your skin will at least get one.
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