7 alcoholic drinks ranked from bad to worst for your skin

We all know that alcohol isn't great for our health, sure, it's all fun and games when you're singing Beyonce to a captivated audience of night bus dwellers, but it's not-so good for your skin...

"There’s no doubt alcohol takes its toll on the skin" says Sam Bunting, one of London's leading skincare experts. "Over the long-term, heavy drinking can lead to persistent inflammation, fixed redness and broken capillaries appearing."

The fun doesn't stop there, "alcohol also dehydrates, leaving skin dry, tight and lacklustre. It’s also frequently ingested alongside salty nibbles, and this can lead to facial puffiness, especially in areas of the face that are naturally prone to retaining fluid and swelling, like the under-eye area."

"Finally, alcoholic drinks frequently represent a sugar load, which causes insulin levels to spike, and this creates an environment that promotes skin inflammation – so common conditions like acne can flare up."

With all that in mind, we asked Dr Sam to rank 7 of our favourite drinks in order of 'bad to worst' for your skin. Here's what she thought...