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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: How to avoid 'festive face' this Christmas
Caption: How to avoid 'festive face' this Christmas. 'Festive face' can include dry, dull, puffy or flaky skin which is often caused by dehydration and over-consumption of alcohol. Dr Susan Mayou, Consultant Dermatologist at The Cadogan Clinic, explains everything you need to know about the effect of alcohol on your skin and what can be done to prevent it. Stay hydrated, Staying hydrated is vital when it comes to drinking alcohol. "Alcohol can deprive skin of vitamins and nutrients and cause long-term damage. Heavy drinking is linked to inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea and can exacerbate eczema and psoriasis and increase susceptibility to some cancers in the long term.", Dr Susan Mayou, Consultant Dermatologist at The Cadogan Clinic says. Alternate your drinks, Alternating between alcohol and water can help you stay hydrated. "Alternate your alcoholic drinks with water to maintain hydration or drink simultaneously." Don't drink alcohol every day, Not drinking alcohol every day will give your body some much-needed time to rest and recover. "The less you drink, the better for your skin health." Halt the salt, Try to avoid salty foods when you are drinking as it could negatively impact your skin. The expert warns: , "The salty food and nibbles that often accompany the tipples and hangovers can also create water retention, leading to puffiness in the face, so it's worth considering what you eat!". Don't forget to remove your make-up, Although it is often a tiresome job at the end of the night, your skin will thank you for removing your make-up. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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