Sometimes my skin just looks . . . boring? It just doesn't have that lit-from-within healthy glow. That molten chocolate lava cake from the night before may be the culprit.
"We often hear of patients complaining of skin irritations and dullness — that they have lost their luster!" Dr. Lipman said. "Although most believe this is part of getting old, it doesn't have to be! The effects that sugar has on our body internally, causing inflammation and feeding bad bacteria and yeast, can show up on our skin in many different ways, including psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea, redness, and often a lack of natural glow."
The sweet stuff also might be what is causing you to look bloated. "Because sugar is linked with weight gain, it can also contribute to puffiness in the face," he added. This was definitely true for me! After a month of eating significantly less sugar, my jawline became more defined.
