How we celebrate and enjoy the all the big holidays this year may be different from other years, but there are those who will be able to have do a variety of socializing, time off, hours snuggled up in front of the tv, family gatherings, open house potlucks and even festive parties! They may celebrate with others via online streaming, but still indulge in food and drink that can result in certain skin conditions.
You’re probably only concerned about your waistline and the hangover headache, but how will your skin survive?
SALT: Salty snacks and sides, that special holiday breakfast with REAL bacon, and dining at the home of a host who thinks there is never too much salt for flavor in their dishes will all cause dehydration and make your face bloated.
ALCOHOL: Alcohol dehydrates to dry out the skin. Combine that with exposure to temperature drops in colder climates, and you’re really asking for flaky cracked skin! Also, alcohol can make the skin appear bloated, and as blood vessels dilate, it can cause the red flushed appearance many people get when drinking.
SWEETS: Oh those chocolates, candy canes, desserts… Consuming too much sugar causes glycation, which can interfere with the body’s collagen production. Collagen keeps the skin elastic; when you pinch your skin and it snaps back in shape, that’s thanks to collagen. Guess what not having enough collagen leads to? Fine lines and pre–mature wrinkles.
COFFEE: Overdoing it on the coffee can also cause dehydration and constrict the blood vessels. Adding those comfy cozy flavors in your beverage? See above warnings about excess sugar, chocolate etc. And thanks to the caffeine, you’ll be up all night worrying about your wrinkles and that will cause dark circles and stress breakouts from lack of sleep!
Just keep in the back of the mind: moderation prevents regrets when the new year settles in. Have a great time this season and don’t over–indulge! Be careful out there and don’t forget to wear your mask!
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