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So while I am out busy as a bee...enjoy this guest blog post and it's very timely tips as the Labor Day Weekend and mass bbq'ing and libations may happen!
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DOES YOUR SKIN HAVE A HANGOVER?
What to Do When Libations Take a Toll on Your Skin
Before stepping out for that weekly happy hour think about how those libations may impact your skin. What
many people don’t realize is that drinking alcohol in excess can have a
negative impact on our appearance. Alcohol dehydrates your body
including the skin, your body’s largest organ. This happens every time
you drink. Extra cocktails can be adding years to your face in the form
of wrinkles, poor texture and lack of radiance.
Dr.
Kaleroy Papantoniou, Board Certified Dermatologist from New York
explains that frequent alcohol consumption is also thought to deprive
the skin of vital vitamins and nutrients. “Over time, drinking heavily
can have other, more permanent, detrimental effects on your skin.
Rosacea, a skin disorder that starts with a tendency to blush and flush
easily and can eventually lead to facial disfigurement, is linked to
alcohol. Since alcohol
increases your blood flow, it often causes blood vessels in your face
to dilate (sometimes permanently) and often burst, leaving behind broken
capillaries and red spots that are difficult to get rid of,” offers Dr.
Papantoniou.
Here’s a look at what alcohol can do to wreak havoc on your appearance.
Brittle hair.
What's
worse, drinking too much doesn't only affect the appearance of your
skin; it will dehydrate your hair, making it more prone to breaking and
split ends. Weak, brittle hair in addition to premature wrinkling, can easily add 10 years to someone’s appearance.
Dark circles, bloodshot eyes and even blindness.
In
much the same way that alcohol causes broken capillaries on your face,
it irritates and enlarges the tiny blood vessels on the surface of your
eye (the sclera) causing a "bloodshot" appearance. If vanity doesn’t get
your attention, how about blindness? “Because excessive drinking robs
the body of some nutrients required to maintain eye health, it can lead
to a condition called alcoholic optic neuritis, which impairs eyesight
and, over time, can result in blindness,” cautions Dr. Papantoniou.
Some tips to avoid a “skin hangover” include…
1. Stay hydrated.
Aside
from giving up booze altogether, Dr. Papantoniou says it is possible to
minimize the unwanted effects of alcohol by constantly staying
hydrated. “That means drinking a full glass of water for every cocktail
you have. Drink even more water before you go to bed to flush the
alcohol out of your system so you wake up less dehydrated, puffy and
flushed,” she advises.
2. Take care of your skin before bed.
Taking
care of your skin before hitting the sack is also crucial. Dr.
Papantoniou advises fully washing your face and then applying a
moisturizer, like a hydrating serum before getting into bed. “Sleeping
with dirty skin makes it prone to clogged pores and acne.”
3. Prop pillows and use tea.
One
of the best ways to minimize the eye and face puffiness is to sleep on
two pillows, slightly propped up. In the morning, rubbing ice cubes all
over your face helps, too. “One of the best ways to deflate eye
puffiness and reduce the redness is to place cold tea bags over the
eyes. The tannins in the tea help constrict blood vessels,” adds Dr.
Papantoniou.
4. Cover up what you can’t cure.
To
camouflage the redness in the face, use a green-tinted primer before
applying makeup, which should help neutralize any redness. If you must
use foundation, look for a lightweight, moisturizing formula. Avoid
powders, as they are often more drying.
5. Consider lasers.
When
at-home remedies aren’t making much of a difference. There are pricier
measures you can take to minimize the effects of alcohol. “Certain laser
treatments can reduce redness and spider veins on the face. It’s
important to see someone who is well trained to administer the laser
treatment,” suggests Dr. Papantoniou.
6. Choose your booze wisely.
If
you are going to consume alcohol know that different alcohols have
different effects on the skin, but as a general rule, the clearer, the
better. Vodka, gin, and tequila leave your system quicker. “If you’re
going to drink anything, drink vodka that doesn’t have a grain in it,
like potato vodka. It’s a lot clearer and smoother, so it gets in and
out of your body quickly,” says Dr. Papantoniou. Most
dermatologists agree that although everyone metabolizes alcohol
differently, if you can remember to drink in moderation and stay
hydrated, you can save your skin.
About Dr. Kally Papantoniou
Dr.
Kaleroy Papantoniou is a Cosmetic Dermatologist, Board Certified by the
American Board of Dermatology. She specializes in Injectables, Lasers,
Body Contouring, Surgical and Medical Dermatology. Dr. Papantoniou is
also a clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Health Center in New York
City. She applies expert techniques and the newest technologies to treat
her patients. Dr. Papantoniou focuses on providing her patients with
the highest level of care, with special interests in natural and healthy
alternatives to treatments and disease prevention. Connect with Dr.
Papantoniou via twitter @DrPapantoniou or her website www.DrPapantoniou.comRemember: you are beautiful!
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