Banish a pour complexion

Dermatologists explain how Dry January could help transform your skin...

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DRY January is marketed as a reset for the liver, sleep cycle and bank balance after a month of festive indulgences. But for many people cutting back on the booze, the most immediate and visible changes happen in the mirror.

Dermatologists and skin specialists agree alcohol has a measurable impact on hydration, inflammation, sleep quality and the skin barrier - all of which shape how our skin looks.

So, what happens to your skin when you stop drinking alcohol?

The first fortnight

Germaine de Capuccini’s in-house skincare specialist, Gina Baker explains that the early changes tend to appear within days.