Sugar, as many know, is the cause behind many health problems and diseases that affect our bodies, but what some people do not know is its great role in the appearance of wrinkles and other bad damage to the skin. If you suffer from facial and skin wrinkles while you are still young, you should now Reconsider the quality of your food and determine the amount of sugar within it.
So what is the mechanism by which sugar causes wrinkles to appear? How do you protect your skin from it? What are the other effects of sugar on the skin?
This is what we will learn about in the next article, follow with us.
Do all types of sugar cause wrinkles?
Before starting to talk about the damage of sugar on the skin and face and the appearance of wrinkles, it must be noted that there is a difference in understanding the concept of "sugar" for some.
The intended sugar in this healthy article is white industrial sugar or sugar added to drinks and some foods.
While the sugar found in fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods, most of it is considered a healthy food that does not cause what we will come to mention.
How does industrial and added sugar cause wrinkles to appear?
Added sugar causes a lot of damage to the skin and in particular leads to the appearance of wrinkles, through the following mechanisms:
1) Sugar affects the type of fibers in the dermis The dermis is the layer that lies under the epidermis of the skin. It is composed of several types of fibers, the most important of which are collagen and elastin.
There are several types of collagen in the dermis of the skin, the most important of which are type I (80%) and type III (10%).
Added sugar affects collagen fibers and leads to structural changes in its patterns (I and III), which contribute significantly to the development of wrinkles.
As for the elastin fibers, they are responsible for the elasticity of the skin, and they are affected with age, leading to the formation of wrinkles in the elderly.
However, with the intake of large amounts of artificial or added sugar, the elastin fibers are affected at an early stage, which leads to the appearance of wrinkles at an early time.
Antioxidants are compounds that stop the harmful effects of free radicals on the epidermis and dermis.
Studies have shown that sugar has a strong relationship in disrupting the action of these antioxidant compounds and thus the appearance of wrinkles and premature skin aging.
Except for wrinkles, are there other damages caused by sugar to the skin?
Unfortunately, due to added or industrial sugar, there are many other damages to the skin in addition to wrinkles, the most important of which are:
1) Acne: Studies confirmed that sugar consumption increased the incidence of acne by 40%, and studies confirmed that young people who suffer from acne had a decrease in the severity of their infection within two months of abstaining from sugar.
2) Delayed wound healing: High levels of sugar cause a delay in wound healing and burn healing.
3) Skin pigmentation: High sugar may cause black spots to appear on the neck, armpits and knees (especially when suffering from diabetes).
How to protect your skin from wrinkles?
Even as you get older, you can protect your skin from developing wrinkles by:
v Reducing the intake of industrial or added sugar helps prevent the appearance of wrinkles.
v Relying on complex carbohydrates instead of simple ones, while increasing the intake of fats and protein and reducing sugar in food.
v Refrain from smoking, which affects collagen in the skin and accelerates the appearance of wrinkles.
v Not to be exposed to the sun for long periods.
v Use sunscreens in hot weather or when summering (generally use them when exposed to the sun).
v Do regular exercise.
v Sleep for a period sufficient for the body's need.
v Avoid stress and stay away from sources of stress.