How to revive your skin post holiday indulgence
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If you allowed yourself to, quite rightly, indulge this holiday season – you may now be seeing the effects of excessive food and drink showing up on your skin. When you expose your body to high levels of glucose (sugar), which is found in rich foods and alcohol, the collagen and elastin proteins that maintain the skin’s structure are damaged, leading to a loss of elasticity. This makes the skin sag and appear dull.
This process not only diminishes the skin’s bounce, but also contributes to increased sebum production (oil, which leads to acne), dehydration and a rougher, uneven texture. If any of these symptoms are sounding familiar, dermatologists and skincare experts share their tips for detoxifying and reviving skin after the festive season.
What impact does excess sugar, alcohol and heavy foods have on our skin?. The impact of indulgent foods and alcohol on the skin can vary from person to person, but what happens inside the body is pretty much the same. When it comes to alcohol, dehydration is one of its worst side effects.
“Alcohol is what’s known as a diuretic which causes the body to lose fluid,” explains Perry, “this means our skin in turn lacks moisture and hydration which can make it appear lacklustre, dry, flaky and overall lines and wrinkles look more obvious.”.
How lack of sleep impacts skin and how to repair it. Perhaps not reserved just for the holiday season – frequently missing out on a restful night’s sleep can wreak havoc on the skin. “The skin is the largest organ on the human body and getting a good night’s sleep is vital for healthy skin as sleep is when our skin repairs itself, producing more collagen and reducing dark under eye circles,” says Perry.
