Your skin tells the story of your lifestyle, from your sleep quality to that weekend glass of wine. In this episode of the After Hours Skin Clinic, consultant dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid uncover how daily habits like drinking, smoking, sleep, and exercise, can transform your skin for better or worse. They answer questions like... Can alcohol really make your skin age faster? Is “beauty sleep” a real thing? Does exercise actually boost skin health? In this candid and science-backed discussion, Emma and Ellie break down the impact of everyday lifestyle choices on your skin’s appearance, health, and ability to heal. From inflammation and dullness to collagen loss and radiance, this episode is your dermatologist-approved guide to how living well shows up on your face. What You’ll Learn: How alcohol affects skin inflammation, puffiness, and rosacea Why drinking in the sun can double UV damage The real effects of smoking on collagen, healing, and skin ageing The science behind “beauty sleep” and melatonin’s repair power How exercise can increase skin elasticity and calm inflammation Practical, realistic steps for healthier habits without guilt Follow & Connect: Instagram | @afterhoursskinclinic Email | [email protected] Producer: Ella Blaxill Series Editor: Eve Streeter Music by Simon Elms. This is a Raconteur Studios Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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