Ever wake up after a night out and feel like your skin is thirstier than you are? That’s because alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it depletes your body of water, leaving your skin dry, flaky, and irritated. When your skin is dehydrated, its protective barrier weakens, making it more prone to redness, breakouts, and sensitivity.

Prevention Tips:

• Hydrate before, during, and after drinking, alternate each alcoholic beverage with a glass of water.

• Use deeply moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and tallow to replenish lost hydration.

If your face looks a little flushed after drinking, that’s inflammation at work. Alcohol can trigger flare-ups of rosacea, eczema, and even psoriasis, making your skin feel irritated and puffy. Over time, repeated inflammation can take a toll, leaving your skin looking uneven and stressed.

Prevention Tips:

• Reduce inflammation by eating antioxidant-rich foods like berries and leafy greens.

• Soothe irritated skin with calming skincare, like The Soother, which contains frankincense, an all-star anti-inflammatory topical.

Alcohol doesn’t just age you on the inside, it speeds up aging on the outside, too. It increases oxidative stress, which breaks down collagen and leads to fine lines, sagging skin, and a dull complexion. Plus, it depletes essential nutrients like vitamins A and C, both of which are key for keeping skin firm and youthful.

Prevention Tips:

• Incorporate antioxidant-rich skincare, like The Beautiful Serum and The Bright One

• Eat a collagen-supporting diet with bone broth, leafy greens, and berries.

If you’ve ever had a sudden breakout after drinking, your gut might be to blame. Alcohol messes with your gut microbiome, killing off beneficial bacteria and increasing gut permeability (aka leaky gut). Since gut health and skin health are deeply connected, an unhappy gut can trigger acne, rosacea, and eczema, basically, the ultimate skincare sabotage.

Prevention Tips:

• Support gut health with probiotic-rich foods like sauerkraut, yogurt, and kefir.

• Feed your good gut bacteria with prebiotic fiber and support gut lining repair with bone broth, L-glutamine, and digestive bitters.

• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption (or at least give your gut time to recover between drinks!).

That post-drinking breakout? It’s no coincidence. Alcohol spikes blood sugar levels, which increases oil production and can lead to clogged pores. Sugary cocktails and high-carb drinks (like beer) make it even worse by spiking insulin, triggering inflammation, and setting the stage for acne.

Prevention Tips:

• If drinking, opt for lower-sugar options like dry wine or spirits with soda water.

• Support detoxification with liver-loving herbs like milk thistle and dandelion root.

• Keep skin clear with gentle exfoliants like honey to help balance oil production.

Ever notice how your skin looks tired after a night of drinking? That’s because alcohol disrupts sleep cycles, preventing deep, restorative rest. Since your skin regenerates overnight, poor sleep can leave it looking dull, puffy, and uneven. Dark circles? Blame the lack of quality shut-eye.

Prevention Tips:

• Prioritize good sleep habits, especially on nights you drink, apply our magnesium balm, The Sleep One, or use calming essential oils like lavender to promote deep sleep.

Alcohol isn’t the best for your skin, or your overall health, especially when it becomes a regular habit. But we also know that enjoying a drink on occasion can be part of celebrating life’s moments. The key is balance!

Being mindful of what and how much you drink, staying hydrated, supporting your gut, and nourishing your skin with the right ingredients can help support your body, even during those special occasions when you choose to indulge.