Although Christmas and New Year’s Eve are behind us, this
season is still full of parties and gatherings. The party invites can stack up,
often leading to overindulgence in libations. The morning after can mean a
headache and damage to all of your body including your skin. Excessive alcohol
consumption can severely dehydrate the skin, making it tight, dry and puffy – a
hefty price to pay for a night of fun.
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| Drinking dehydrates the body--so be sure to hydrate throughout the night. Image: Shutterstock |
Relieve your tight
skin with a splash of water. While most of us rely on moisturizer to get
rid of dry skin. But did you know that over moisturizing, especially if you are
prone to acne, can lead to clogged pores? Instead, try filling the sink with
cold water and ice cubes. Once they are melted, splash your face 25 times.
Load up on vitamins.
Since alcoholic drinks can deplete vitamins from the skin and body, it is
important to load up on topically and internally. Green veggies like kale,
spinach, cilantro, mint and parsley contain high concentrations of
antioxidants; consuming additional nutrients and electrolytes can also help
heal a hung-over body.
Hydrate your body by
drinking water. If you get tired of plain old water, munch on strawberries,
blueberries, raspberries and watermelon instead. Your body will be able to
absorb a lot of water from these fruits. You can also try a sports drink like
Gatorade to gain back electrolytes you lost from dehydration the night before.
Practice hangover
prevention. Limit your alcohol intake and choose your drinks wisely. Go for
drinks with less sugar and you will likely drink slower and less. Try to drink a
glass of water for every alcoholic beverage you have as well. This provides the
dual benefit of slowing your alcohol intake while at the same time rehydrating. You’ll thank yourself in the morning.
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