Do you ever start to get really warm or flushed in the face after drinking alcohol? This is experienced by millions of people across the world, As soon as they have had a drink or two their skin starts warming up, they start sweating, the skin flushes red.
This phenomenon can be quite uncomfortably and annoying when all we want to do is enjoy a night out with friends. So, if you're thinking ‘Why does alcohol makes me hot’ then you are in the right place.
We will be going over a few different reasons why this could be happening, going over the science of alcohol and our bodies and also some common symptoms that you could be facing.
While an increase in body temperature and redness in the face is most of the time harmless. It can also be a sign that you struggle with something called ‘Asian Flush’. So if you're interesting jumping to that you can visit our guide on ‘What is Asian Flush’. We have crafted a unique and natural solution to reduce the hot and sweaty effects of Asian flush using our asian flush patches.
Let's dive in!
So, Does Alcohol Make You Hot?
The simple answer to that is yes, in some cases. While it is not something to be concerned about it can be annoying. If you find yourself getting much hotter and sweatier then the people around you when drinking, you could have something called alcohol flush. What is that? Im glad you asked…
Alcohol Flush Reaction (Also Know As Asian Flush/Asian Glow)
If the could be one main reason why you're getting hot when drinking alcohol it is probably Alcohol Flush. Before you ask, while it is also know as asian flush you don't actually have to be asian to have it.
Asian flush is simply a liver enzyme deficiency, but more on that in a minute.
Millions of people struggle with the same thing you do. In fact one in ten people around the world have the same problem with alcohol. The most common symptoms of alcohol flush is becoming flushed in the face and feeling hot after consuming alcohol.
Whilst it usually occurs on the face, chest and neck although in more severe cases it can also appear all over the body. It looks like the same reaction to someone who would be allergic to bees or peanuts. The skin feels like a furnace and body turns bright red like a tomato which is not really the look most people are going for on a night out.
Why Do I Feel Hot After Drinking Alcohol?
Alcohol Flushing Symptoms occur when an individual lacks the enzyme needed to break down alcohol. This enzymes job is to break down the toxic by product of alcohol known as Acetaldehyde. This causes the body to fill up with acetaldehyde which results in the common negative symptoms of alcohol flush reaction.
Our alcohol flush patches are a great companion to use on a night out due to the natural antioxidants and vitamins that help break down acetaldehyde much quicker in the body which means you experience less unwanted symptoms like feeling hot when drinking.
If you have 1 or more of these symptoms it's very likely you may have an alcohol intolerance and unfortunately have alcohol flush reaction.
Alcohol Sweating
Along with getting hot from drinking you may also start to sweat. This is your body working to lower your temperature. Your body can only break down a certain amount of alcohol an hour, going over this amount will cause acetaldehyde to build up resulting in more heat and more sweat.
Alcohol causes the blood vessels in the body to dilate. This dilation of blood vessels means that blood is moving closer to your skin, which results in you feeling the warm blood much closer then you would before, this will cause a temperature change resulting in a much redder face and more sweating.
How To Cool Down After Drinking Alcohol
Other than using Flush Off patches to help break down the toxic by-products of alcohol which as a result will lower body temperature, there is a limited amount you can do.
Other recommendations would be:
- Step outside when you start to feel hot after drinking
- Wear light fitting clothes
- Stand by an AC
- Drink slower
- Drink more water
- Drink lower alcohol content drinks
Why Does Alcohol Make You Hot? Closing Comments…
In this guide, we hope you now have an idea on the question ‘Why Does Alcohol Make You Hot?’. Many struggle with the negative effects of Asian flush reaction and are unable to effectively break down alcohol in their bodies. As a result, this raises their body temperature and also causes their skin to flush red. While this can be pretty annoying, we have created a solution to tackle this with our Flush Off Patches.
Our patches help break down and get rid of acetaldehyde. In our opinion this is the best way to tackle this problem, so you can stay cool and enjoy your night without worrying about getting hot due to alcohol flush.