SUGAR
Sugar may be sweet, but it has a dark side. Sodas and energy drinks are full of sugar, and people are drinking way too many of them. Sugary drinks, cookies, and candies ruin your skin because sugar molecules cling to your proteins, collagen and elastin fibers, which are responsible for rebuilding new cells. The more sugar you consume, the more sagging and volume loss you experience because your skin is oversaturated. When sugar gets in the way, new nutrients can’t get through, so your cells become dehydrated and inflammation occurs. Patients that have acne should stay away from excess sugar as much as possible. The next time you crave sugar, remember that your body is probably telling you it needs hydration.
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