The skin, just like other parts of the body, requires certain nutrients and vitamins to be in best shape. Nutrients such as, vitamins C, A, E and Omega 3 fatty acids are amongst the few, that affect the strength and texture of the skin. Refined and added sugar is one edible item that has probably had the worst press as far as healthy living is concerned. Aside its effects on the heart and being a known catalyst for obesity, developing bad skin is another effect of high level of sugar.
The most visible effects of sugar on the skin are said to include inflammation (which cause the skin to breakout), redness and rashes and wrinkles.
When sugar, sugary foods, or a high-glycemic food (a food that rapidly converts to sugar) is consumed into the body, the body breaks down these carbohydrates into glucose, which raises your insulin levels. These carbohydrates cause your insulin levels to spike, creating a burst of inflammation throughout your body due to sugar’s highly acidic nature. The least sign of inflammation in the skin will cause breakouts.
With inflammation taking place in the body, wrinkles become the next effect you are sure to experience. Collagen, a highly proteinous substance in the body that holds the whole body together and keeps the skin wrinkle free, is the next to be affected by sugar. Sugar "eats" the collagen on a cellular level, giving rights to dehydration and then a dull-looking skin. When the collagen levels are depleted, wrinkles occur.
Redness and rashes can equally be blamed on inflammation caused by sugar. Consuming a lot of refined or added sugar can cause you to suffer from rashes or make you prone to yeast imbalances in the body. Rashes can be a sign of yeast imbalance, and redness is a basic product of inflammation.
Taking bold steps to reduce high level of sugar intake is the first step to acquiring an enviable skin. Instead of consuming a lot of refined sugary foods, and spending excessively on skincare products, begin to practice better dieting plans that will improve the skin. It is recommended that you substitute sugar with high nutrient-based foods like fruits and vegetables to keep the skin fit, smooth and strong.
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