As a born-and-bred Londoner, drinking was woven into my life — especially at Christmas. Weekends meant tequila shots and late nights… until my hormonal acne became a wake-up call. After two years sober, I’m more fun, more present, and genuinely joyful without alcohol. There’s no one-size-fits-all with drinking, but there is a kinder way to navigate your own relationship with it.
This is your healing guide to understanding alcohol through the lens of hormones, gut health, skin, inflammation and emotional wellbeing.
“I didn’t realise how much alcohol was affecting my hormones and skin until everything started to flare at once.”
Tiny shifts = big differences. Your body will thank you later.
You’d be shocked by how deeply drinking affects your hormones, gut and skin. I learnt this the hard way.
Your liver is responsible for processing your hormones. When it’s overloaded with alcohol and greasy foods, it can’t keep up — pushing excess hormones back into your bloodstream and creating imbalance.
This is one of the main drivers behind hormonal acne flare-ups, fatigue and mood swings.
Trust me, I KNOW.
We know that alcohol is one of the leading causes of inflammation but most of us dont realise that it affects all aspects of our life from mental, emotional and spiritual health.
— Margo Marrone, Co-founder + Pharmacist
Gentle reminder: alcohol hits harder during busy, stressful seasons.
Here is how to support your liver, protect your hormones, and you can enjoy the celebrations without the crash:
The holiday season is full of dinners, events and late nights — and for many of us, that usually comes with a drink in hand. If you’re trying to protect your hormones, skin and gut during the busiest time of year, these are the five simplest, most effective hacks to keep your body balanced.
You don’t need strict rules — you just need to know what genuinely makes your body feel good. Tune into your energy. If drinking feels right, honour it. If it doesn’t, honour that too. Boundaries aren’t restrictive; they’re protective.
Greasy brunches feel comforting but leave your system foggy. Instead, go for protein + complex carbs to stabilise blood sugar and support your liver. Even something like nut butter on toast makes a difference.
Swap pressure for curiosity. Try alcohol-free alternatives, choose activities that don’t revolve around drinking, and ask yourself: What actually makes me feel good the next day?
Joy doesn’t have to depend on alcohol.
Your liver processes both alcohol and your hormones — which is why keeping it supported is key. Herbs like milk thistle and dandelion (found in our Hormone Check Drops) can help reduce inflammation and keep detox pathways moving.
Alcohol drains electrolytes and magnesium fast. Add lemon + salt to your water, sip coconut water, and increase your magnesium intake. Our transdermal magnesium range absorbs more effectively than oral supplements and supports sleep, tension and nervous system recovery.
