Here, a dermatologist and two registered dietitians shine.

alight on the relationship between caffeine and skin: The good and the bad.

(I mean, that last one were definitely well-aware of.)

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Unfortunately, caffeine may not be the skin savior youre hoping forat least when guzzled in excess.

coffee, tea, energy drinks, and so on).

However,if consumed in excess, you’re free to experience some negative side effects.

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board-certified dermatologist and founder of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

(Dont worry: Caffeine has some skin-boosting benefits to offer, too.

More on that later!)

Caffeine and skin: the drawbacks

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When youre dehydrated,skin can appear dry and dull.

Consuming caffeine after 4 p.m. can affect sleep even hours later, says Dr. Caffeine can trigger rosacea

Keep in mind that not everyone responds to caffeine in the same way.

Caffeine is a known trigger for rosacea, especially for those who are sensitive to it.

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Even if not excessively consumed, caffeine can aggravate the physiological events that happen in the body when stressed.

It does an excellent job reducing puffiness, redness and inflammation.

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