The Chemical Process that Makes Sugar an Enemy in Natural Skin Care

Just about everyone knows that sugar is not good for our general health, but it is not common knowledge that, along with household chemicals and environmental toxins, it plays a very specific role in aging of the skin. Good natural skin care requires a good cleansing program, a shielding lotion that protects against chemicals and toxins, and a good diet – one that does not include sugar. The primary drawback with sugar as it relates to the skin is the effect it has on collagen. Collagen is the primary connective tissue protein in our bodies, and the strength and elasticity of our skin depends on it. As the collagen in our bodies deteriorates, we get wrinkles and our skin starts to age. The dermis, the layer of skin immediately below the outer layer (the epid View the rest of this article