Jillian,
I took alcohol out of the equation several years ago, and found that while it was a contributing factor, it wasn’t completely to blame for changes I was seeing in my 40’s. Dry skin, dry hair, etc. was also a result of aging. I stopped with chemical processes to my hair as a result and now enjoy my own texture and grays.
Alcohol damages us, but aging is such a thing. I just try to treat myself well and deal with what I see no matter the cause. Remaining alcohol free is just a part of that.
-bora