Drinking Alcohol Ages You Faster Than Most People Realize
While moderated alcohol has its benefits, studies suggest that regularly drinking causes your skin to wrinkle quickly. One study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health concluded that high alcohol consumption makes people 33% more likely to age visibly. In particular, alcohol forms gray rings around peoples’ eyes.
Some people experience a face flush after drinking. Over time, this flushing can break blood vessels and wrinkle the skin. Physician Carol Ann Goodman says that this damage is caused by blood vessels dilating near the skin’s surface. To prevent this side effect, drink plenty of water along with your alcohol.
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