What Can Dry January Do For Your SKin?

Your skin is likely not the driving force behind your dry January goals. But because your skin is your biggest organ, there are many skin benefits that taking a month (or more) off can do. Let’s dig in. 

While there is no direct evidence that drinking alcohol triggers acne, it does typically trigger poor face-washing habits. Also, drinking sugary adult beverages (especially later in the night) spikes blood sugar and, therefore, potential acne flare-ups. Lastly, alcohol can affect sleep, and poor sleep habits can have an effect on acne and cause anxiety, both of which can flare acne (and the urge to pick). 

Dry January will give you more confidence when you wake up because you’ll be looking and feeling your best! It will also give you more time and energy to up your skin regimen and beauty ritual game! So even though we may not be inviting you out for drinks, we will be very proud you are taking steps toward wellness, which will only positively affect your skin goals! 

But if you are not going dry…

Be that girl who washes her face no matter how many drinks she has had. Set a daily reminder on your phone! 

Skip sugary cocktails and any drinks that make your skin feel hot, like red wine or whisky. Stick to cleaner options like high-quality beer/wine and liquor with plain soda water, save the cosmos for special occasions.

Ice your skin daily to keep inflammation, redness, and broken blood vessels that alcohol can cause to a minimum.

Add electrolytes (or, if you’re acne-prone, add just a tiny pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon to your water or drink coconut water) and omega-3 fats to your daily life for added hydration and skin benefits.

Add microcurrent to your regimen to lift the skin and help undo some damage! 

If you are over 30, you may have now started to see the physical changes in your skin the day after you drink. It’s defeating how the tight and glowing skin you have worked so hard for can go downhill fast after a drinking binge or even just a few glasses. This is because drinking impacts your sleep and affects your under eyes. It can make your skin appear dull and saggy. And, finally, dehydration from alcohol can give your skin a crepey look. 

All that said, rosacea is the skin condition that is most impacted by alcohol. Many people at least flush in the cheeks when they drink. Taking some time off can help stabilize your skin. You would even be wise to opt for some BBL laser treatments while on the wagon to really improve redness, papules, and broken capillaries. With all the money you save on not drinking, you’ll have a little extra cash for a few laser treatments!