In an earlier post, we talked about how the yeast in beer causes acne for people who are allergic to yeast. It’s very common for young adults to quit drinking beer and try other types of alcohol instead, but that won’t necessarily stop what you’re drinking from causing acne. Yeast is used in the wine making process by fermenting crushed grapes (meaning it extracts the sugar and converts it to alcohol). This is very similar to how yeast is used in beer, so it can very easily cause the same results for your skin.
This does not mean you should stop drinking wine, but it does mean you should watch the amount you drink. It’s very common for people to share a bottle or two over a nice dinner, so if you notice your skin starting to break out the following day, then you are most likely allergic to yeast to some extent. Like with all types of alcohol, wine is something that should only be consumed in moderation for a variety of health and safety reasons, so if you’re worried that you might be allergic to yeast, don’t take any chances by drinking too much wine
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 2:46 PM |