We know the dangers of abusive consumption ofalcohol on the functions of the organism, in particular the liver, esophagus, the brain, the stomach, the heart, etc … Alcohol abuse also causes behavioral and sleep disorders and deteriorates the relationship with the social environment .

With age, the skin cells renew themselves less and less, the skin becomes drier. Alcoholic drinks further dehydrate the epidermis and accelerate the formation of wrinkles.

When alcohol is ingested, it lands directly in the small intestine and passes through the blood. Alcohol dilates blood vessels, which can create redness on the skin. The association of alcohol with cigarettes promotes even more the aging of the skin. 

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