{"id":21669,"date":"2022-09-19T15:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T22:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=21669"},"modified":"2022-10-05T12:09:55","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T19:09:55","slug":"skin-care-tips-after-drinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/skin-care-tips-after-drinking","title":{"rendered":"How to Depuff Your Face After Drinking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maybe it’s a Pedialyte and a power nap. Maybe it’s greasy food and a Real Housewives<\/em><\/a> <\/em>marathon. No matter what your go-to hangover “cure” of choice may be the morning after a late night out, we’re willing to bet that your skin isn’t getting quite the same attention as your pounding head and queasy stomach. But here’s the thing: even one night of drinking alcohol can end up taking a toll on your skin.<\/p>

“Alcohol is a diuretic. It increases the production of urine, which causes dehydration,” explains Dr. Robyn Gmryek<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. This dehydration is what contributes to headaches and nausea, but your skin gets dry too, she says. And it can, in turn, result in water retention, which leads to bloating and a puffy face the next day—aka hangover face. And the salty foods that often accompany a night out, like olives and mixed nuts, usually make matters worse.<\/p>

Plus, “alcohol also causes vasodilation, the relaxation and widening of blood vessels that makes skin look red,” she explains. Couple that the systemic inflammatory effects of alcohol consumption, and a big night out can leave your skin flushed and generally irritated-looking—even more so if you have rosacea, psoriasis, or eczema. And then there’s the general lack of sleep, which can contribute to both dark circles and puffy eyes.<\/p>

If you’re trying to figure out how to get rid of alcohol-bloated face but aren’t ready to swear off those delicious dirty martinis entirely, ahead are five hangover-skincare hacks that derms and estheticians recommend, both during and after imbibing.<\/p>

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1. Alternate your drinks<\/h3>

“The concentration of the alcohol is directly correlated with how much of a diuretic effect it has,” explains Dr. Gmyrek. In other words, a shot of hard liquor, which is 40% ABV, is much more likely to affect your skin than wine, which averages at 12% ABV. But no matter your beverage of choice, she adds, making sure you’re well hydrated before<\/em> you start drinking can be hugely beneficial. Dr. Heidi Waldorf<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist in Nanuet, New York, says a good rule of thumb is to have at least one glass of water for every glass of alcohol.<\/p>

2. Wash your face<\/h3>

We’ve all been there—you get home from a big night out and you barely have the energy to change into pajamas, much less commit to your full P.M. skin-care routine. Consider this permission to forgo multiple steps, although cleansing and moisturizing are nonnegotiable. Letting makeup, dirt, and oil sit on your skin overnight can clog pores and lead to further inflammation, while something as simple as applying a little moisturizer can go a long way toward minimizing dryness come morning, notes Dr. Gmyrek.<\/p>

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