The sugars you’ve eaten land in your gut, which is then processed and enters the bloodstream. This can cause your insulin levels to spike, resulting in inflammation. This happens with over consumption of foods with high glycemic index. These include soda, white bread, candy, dressings, and baked good with starches and refined sugars.
Inflammation can be present in your skin, negatively affecting its clarity. This can contribute to flare-ups, more breakouts, clogged pores, and puffiness around the eyes. High sugar intake can also worsen other skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis.
Sun exposure, pollution, and environmental factors are not the only ones that can accelerate the aging process. A bad diet, especially a sugary one, is also associated with weakening your collagen and elastin fibers. It also triggers the release of hormones that can cause an overproduction of excess oil.
You should also know that excess sugar binds with proteins in the bloodstream. This results in the formation of harmful molecules referred to as advanced glycation end products (AGEs). They increase the breakdown of collagen fibers, contributing to skin wrinkling and sagging.
It may be impossible to completely eliminate sugar in your diet, but it is best to keep your consumption in check. Sugar in excess can wreak havoc on the body. It can rot your teeth, lead to weight gain, and raise your risk of certain diseases. Excessive sugar consumption can also age skin faster.
Sugars naturally found in foods like fruits and veggies are okay, as they offer nutritional value. What you should stay away from or at least limit your consumption are foods with lots of added/processed sugars and simple carbohydrates. It is also a good idea to lower consumption of saturated fats and eat more fruits, veggies, and omega fatty acids.
If you’ve already noticed signs of aging like lines and wrinkles, but don’t want cuts or needles, non-invasive lifting procedures are worth considering. At Cutis Laser Clinics, we have a number of nonsurgical procedures that can lift and tighten skin.
Be wise about your sugar consumption to keep it from wreaking havoc on your body. You can also contact Cutis Laser Clinics in Singapore today and schedule a consultation with our aesthetic doctor to learn more about our non-invasive anti-aging treatments.
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