Sugar is a huge culprit in accelerating the aging process.
A lot of attention has been given to the effects of prolonged high sugar intake on our bodies which you may be familiar with, but it can and does affect our skin as well. Sugar is a huge culprit in accelerating the ageing process.
DEHYDRATION & INFLAMMATION ON THE SKIN
It causes dehydration, aggravates inflammation, and overall leaves the skin looking dull and aged.
INSULIN SPIKES
When we eat excessive simple sugars, insulin levels spike and the rise in insulin increases activity in oily glands which may cause additional inflammation and even promote infections of the skin.
INFLAMATION & SKIN IRRITATIONS
Inflammation also increases the likelihood to experience flare-ups of skin irritations such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
SUGARY DRINKS & ACNE
A sugary diet creates the perfect environment for acne to thrive. Despite increasing inflammation and oil production it also suppresses our immune system and leaves one vulnerable to acne-causing bacteria lurking on your skin.
BREAKDOWN OF COLLAGEN
Eating high glycaemic foods such as cakes, chocolates, sugary drinks, and even wine, increase the breakdown of collagen in a process called glycation. During glycation, sugar molecules attach to the collagen molecules which subsequently leaves the skin less supple and wrinkly.
