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How Drinking Affects Your Complexionby Suzann Kale
page 1 of 2 Two or three glasses of wine a week? Not a problem. But if you find yourself slipping into a glass a night, well, let's talk. Not about alcoholism, that's for another article or ten. Let's just talk about your complexion. Mild Effects of Alcohol on Your Complexion
Drinking at its most mild, means dehydration. All forms of alcohol are diuretics. So as we drink that lusty Margarita, the tequila in it is causing our bodies to slow down production of our anti-diuretic hormones. Then, excessive urination further speeds up the loss of the body's fluids. And with all those bathroom trips we also wreak havoc on the delicate balance of enzymes, micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals (including potassium) that keep us functioning. Dehydration also brings on massive headaches. Effect #1 of your cocktail on your complexion? Even full coverage blush can't make you look perky. Your face will look pale and sallow. But back to our flawless complexions. Makeup - even the most expertly applied - is no match for the effects of even one night of partying. We start the evening with beautiful, velvety skin, vibrant eyes alive with the latest eye shadows and sparkles. And as the party lumbers forward, our face and hands get dried out and our eyes get bloodshot. A little later in the evening, we're sweating. Why? Because drinks are mostly sugar. So our pancreas, bless it, responds by producing more insulin to handle the sugar dump. But it keeps removing sugar, and then it starts draining the sugar out of our blood. We then have low blood sugar. You might feel shaky, you'll definitely be tired, and you'll probably sweat. Effect #2. (continued below) |
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Alcohol and RosaceaLet's look at Effect #3. Anyone dealing with rosacea? Each person has a different tolerance level, but even one glass of wine can trigger rosacea. The red faces of those who drink too much are all too evident. And drinking over a period of time can cause that red flush to become somewhat permanent.Don't panic, it is reversible, but if your complexion is red every day and you're experimenting with the green color correctors, it's time to cut out the Happy Hours. Make them Sparkling Water With Lime Hours. That can be a happy thing, too. And you won't have to deal with Effect #4. Alcohol and Under Eye BagsAh, those under eye bags. Now to be fair, many under eye discolorations are genetically based, and some are just plain not enough sleep. Working too hard. Under stress. Alcohol-based bags, Effect #4, are super droopy, super bluish-black, and they're usually accompanied by nausea, dizziness, or even faintness. Alcohol and SleepOkay, now we're getting into the 2 to 3 drinks a night. Not all that uncommon. But Effect #5-ers fall into this group. Alcohol disrupts our normal sleep patterns. So drinking every night may first put us to sleep, but it's going to wake us up - usually around 3am. And at that point we often feel sick, grimy (we never took our makeup off), and frustrated. Because this is not the first time this has happened. We're off our game, we're run down, we're not our best at work. Continue to page 2 of How Drinking Affects Your Complexion 
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