If certain foods are not good for the skin, this is also the case for many drinks. A specialist has also revealed which ones to avoid as a priority to prevent premature aging.
With age, signs of aging appear on the skin. A phenomenon that many of us are trying to fight against. While many use skincare routines to reduce and prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this is not the only strategy to adopt. As we know, our skin is also subject to the influence of what we put on our plate, but also what we drink. And this is where some people don't pay enough attention.
Thus, specialists like the neuroscientist Robert Love are alarming about certain drinks that we all consume and which have harmful effects on the skin and accelerate its aging. It was in a video published on his TikTok account that the expert revealed the list of these.
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1. Soda
Many could have anticipated the choice of this first drink discouraged by Robert Love. As he explains in his video, “soda is high in sugars and low in fiber. What happens is it causes a spike in insulin and blood glucose levels. This can increase inflammation which is the primary cause of aging, including aging of the skin.” This process can therefore damage the production of collagen and elastin, which are two essential components for maintaining good elasticity and texture of the skin.
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2. Alcohol
Once again, this is almost a no-brainer. Studies on the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption are numerous and show that this substance can have many disastrous effects. “Alcohol can damage your brain, your body, and your skin too”, underlines Robert Love. This drink also increases inflammation and has dehydrating properties. All this can lead to dryness of the skin and therefore premature aging. The neuroscientist also specifies that alcohol generally disrupts sleep, which is a major step in fighting the signs of aging.
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3. Sugar-free sodas
Here's something you might not have expected from this list. Despite everything, Robert Love insists that sugar-free sodas still contain caffeine which contributes to dehydration. And more generally, they can be factors in increasing the risk of inflammation in the body which is increased in cases of type 2 diabetes, a disease which can result from overconsumption of these drinks according to the specialist. Finally, he specifies that “Many artificial sweeteners can damage gut bacteria” which can also increase inflammation.
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