Though I'm not a big drinker, occasionally when I do have a tequila soda (or two, or five), my uber-sensitive skin is one of the first things to react. Mornings after long nights out are mostly spent with copious amounts of greasy food, a series of rom-coms, and an ice pack on my face to tone down swelling and redness. I'm not getting blackout wasted with my family in quarantine every week, but I do find myself reaching for a hard seltzer to pair with dinner more often than I have.

And according to a survey conducted by Odyssey, I'm not alone.

According to the survey, 54 percent of respondents are drinking more in quarantine than usual. So, I spoke to dermatologist Dr. Manjula Jegasothy about the effects of drinking on our skin.

Jegasothy classifies the effects of drinking on your skin into two categories, behavioral and physiological. The behavioral aspects come from the fact you're simply more careless and forgetful when you're drinking, making your skincare regimen a lot less effective.

The physiological effects are a bigger issue. But first, she debunks the myth that certain types of alcohol are better for your skin or liver than others. "They've done numerous studies on this, but the same amount of alcohol, delivered in a hard drink or a glass of wine or can of beer is the same amount of alcohol," says Jegasothy. "People just tend to drink more hard liquor when that's their drink of choice, which is why it can sometimes be worse."

Next time you reach for that second White Claw, keep an eye out for the following:

1. Dangerous swelling in all the wrong

We've all heard about the importance of taking off your makeup before you go to bed countless times. We know that carelessly leaving our makeup on before bed means we'll probably wake up with a breakout, flakey skin, and probably a dirty pillowcase. But, Jegasothy stresses the fact that it can also cause dangerous eyelid swelling which can lead to even worse harm to your eyes.

2. Flaky lips

Jegasothy notes the importance of applying a balm to the lips before going to bed, especially when you're drinking. The first thing most of us do the morning after a night of drinking is reach for a glass of water (after running to the bathroom, of course). So, it's no secret that drinking alcohol dehydrates the body, but your lips are the first place to feel the drying effects — especially if you aren't careful to apply a thick balm of lip mask before bed.

3. Bloating and puffiness

Jegasothy explains that drinking a lot, even in the short term, gives you a fatty liver. "The liver is remarkable because it regenerates within two to three days, but when you don't give it that time to replenish, it can't flush toxins out of your body properly," she says.

Have you ever experienced a lot of redness, especially in the center of your face, when you've been drinking a bit? Jegasothy explains that's because when the liver doesn't have time to detox, your skin will get red and even lose its elasticity. That's what makes you look extra puffy and feel bloated.

4. Less collagen, less glow

One of the more noticeable effects of drinking on your skin comes from the way drinking changes your blood vessel function. Even in the short-term, your blood vessels will dilate, opening up to increase redness so that less nutrients like collagen can get to your skin. You might notice that after a night of drinking, your skin is looking a little dull or less glowy, and this would be precisely why.

5. Hormonal acne

When we talked, Jegasothy stressed the importance of the liver to our overall health many times. "The liver metabolizes our hormones, both for males and females." If you've continued experiencing acne well after your teen years and into your twenties, hormonal acne is oftentimes the reason. Try cutting back on the quarantine cocktails, and you're likely to see some positive results.

Finally, Jegasothy notes the importance of monitoring your skin extremely closely while you're drinking — especially in quarantine. If your skin begins to adopt an overall yellow tint to it, it could be jaundice, in which case it's important to seek medical treatment from a professional immediately.