Her 30-day plan
Paige, a yoga instructor, decided to spend 30 days sober.
Also, she documented the experience for her social media followers.
Eight-day update
However, she noticed changes after just eight days without alcohol.
Then, she posted a video and asked viewers to spot differences.
She compared how she looked at the start and over a week later.
Why it can happen
Meanwhile, alcohol can dehydrate you and dry out your skin.
Ditching alcohol can reduce wrinkles and make you look younger.
Skin expert Fiona Tuck said alcohol is a diuretic and affects hydration.
She said it can also lead to stored water and a puffy face.
Expert warning signs
Also, Tuck said alcohol can be inflammatory to the body.
She linked this to brown spots, dull skin, and pigmentation.
She also listed redness, loss of collagen, wrinkles, and congestion.
She said:
“Chronic alcohol consumption can lead to systemic inflammation, causing inflammaging (chronic, low-grade, inflammation) or premature ageing,”
Later, she added:
“Not only that, but alcohol relaxes and widens blood vessels, which can lead to temporary redness and flushing in the face. Over time, the vessels can weaken and may become more prominent.”
Long-term effects
Still, she warned heavy drinking can affect the liver and toxin flushing.
Finally, Paige’s eight-day update showed how fast some changes can appear.