When I started law school, my relationship with alcohol changed.

Social drinking, networking over shared glasses of merlot, and drinking while traveling became the norm.

Regis Maldives Vommuli Resortwith my husband, I decided it was the perfect time for an alcohol-free reset.

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Dehydrated skin has less elasticity and looks flaky, dull, and irritated.

Alcohol also causes disrupted sleep leading to hormone fluctuations that can trigger breakouts and damage collagen in the skin.

I found myself in that first category.

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Cutting out alcohol allows your skin to keep key nutrients that create a clear complexion, confirms Garcia.

It can clear acne as a lot of alcohol contains sugars.

that kept me feeling my best.

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I can confirm: The resorts virgin mango coladaabsolutelyfits the bill.

While I dont plan on cutting out alcohol forever, thissober-curiousexperiment served as an important reminder about balance.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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