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Jan. 15, 2025 – The experts I spoke to say there isn’t any data directly linking alcohol consumption to premature aging, but they say that the other health effects of drinking, and the cumulative nature of those effects, could be noticeable on your skin now and down the line.
Anybody who’s looked in the mirror after a few drinks knows that alcohol does not-so-great things to your skin. First off, it modulates blood vessels, which, depending on your skin tone, may cause facial flushing and visible broken capillaries. It also has a diuretic effect that can cause dehydration. “This not only contributes to a hangover but also to a sallow and dull appearance of skin,” says physician Evan Rieder, who is board certified in both dermatology and psychiatry. And, he adds, when your skin is dry and sallow, even the faintest fine lines will be more noticeable. So, yeah, the morning after a night out with your friends, you may think you look wrinklier, but once your body has recovered and you’re no longer dehydrated, that effect should dissipate.
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