The choices we make in life can affect the health and appearance of our skin. Alcohol, often a staple of parties, can take a toll on our skin. Here’s a closer look at the issue and some solutions to help you recover from those little indulgences!
In fact, alcohol isn’t always a harmless choice. Everyday stress can sometimes lead to increased consumption, which exacerbates skin damage. Stress itself also directly damages the skin. To better understand stress and its visible effects on the skin, it’s helpful to distinguish between these two factors, which, when combined, accelerate skin aging.
The Effects of Alcohol on the Skin… No Beating Around the Bush!
Skin dehydration
Alcohol reduces the secretion of antidiuretic hormone. This hormone regulates the body’s fluid balance. As a result, the body excretes more water than it absorbs: this explains the thirst one may feel after drinking alcohol.
However, dehydration isn’t limited to causing thirst or what some people experience as dry eyes in the early morning. Alcohol molecules can draw water away from skin cells. Dehydrated skin can become dull and show signs of premature aging.
Alcohol isn’t the only factor that dehydrates the skin during parties. Smoking also causes significant skin damage, which often compounds the effects of alcohol. To better understand the impact of smoking on the skin, how it works, and the appropriate solutions, a comprehensive analysis is needed.
Redness and Couperose
Alcohol is a powerful vasodilator that acts very quickly on the small blood vessels in the face. This is why you may feel a sensation of warmth after drinking alcohol. However, heavy and repeated consumption can lead to permanent skin redness.
This condition, which can be unsightly, is not, however, the result of a minor lapse. To prevent it, moderation is key!
When faced with persistent redness, the instinct is often to cover it up with a layer of foundation. But be careful: makeup that’s unsuitable or applied to sensitive skin can make the problem worse. Before reaching for the concealer, it’s best to understand the potential risks of combining makeup with your skin type to avoid further irritation.
Premature deterioration in skin quality
Alcohol also affects the levels of vitamins and antioxidants in the body:
The body uses vitamins to break down alcohol molecules.
The body absorbs vitamins less effectively.
Vitamins A and C are particularly vulnerable. They are precursors of retinol and collagen respectively. Their role is therefore crucial to cell renewal. A reduction in these vitamins can contribute to premature deterioration in skin quality.
Maison's recommendations for compensating for a gap
👉 Drink plenty of water (water, water, water!) to make up for a little indulgence in the evening.
👉 Good sleep is essential for cell regeneration. A stable sleep routine allows your skin to recover overnight. If your sleep has been disrupted by a small lapse, take the time to rest in the days that follow.
👉 Incorporate vitamin C-rich products into your routine. It stimulates collagen production!
We recommend Secret d’éclat from Maison de l’Argousier. The juice extracted from sea buckthorn berries is particularly rich in vitamin C. In fact, a single sea buckthorn berry contains 20 times more vitamin C than an orange!
👉 You can also use Secret Sublimant with its exceptional beta-carotene content.
This precursor to vitamin A is a favorite for tired skin because it helps prevent skin dehydration. Sea buckthorn berries contain 10 times more beta-carotene than carrots!
As an added bonus, you’re guaranteed to look radiant!
👉 Sea buckthorn is remarkably rich in antioxidants. Stay tuned for the line of dietary supplements developed by La Maison de l’Argousier to help counteract the effects of an occasional indulgence!
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