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Want Younger-Looking Skin? Skip These 6 Drinks, Says Harvard-Trained Doctor
What we drink affects our skin just as much as what we put on it. Some drinks hydrate and nourish, while others can dry, inflame, and even age our skin prematurely.
Harvard-trained doctor and nutritionist, Dr. Shintani, reveals six beverages that could be silently aging your skin.
- Soft Drinks: These sugary drinks are loaded with sugar, which triggers glycation.
This process causes sugar molecules to bind to collagen and elastin, making them stiff and brittle, leading to wrinkles and sagging. Dr.
Shintani points out the obvious culprit: high sugar content spikes blood sugar, impacting collagen and causing wrinkles.
- Diet Soda: While marketed as a healthier alternative, diet sodas can contribute to skin aging through inflammation, according to Dr. Shintani.
- Alcohol: Alcohol dehydrates the body and skin, making fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable.
Dr. Shintani simply states, “Alcohol is bad for your skin because it’s dehydrating.”
- Energy Drinks: The high sugar and caffeine content in energy drinks contribute to premature aging. The sugar triggers glycation, damaging collagen and elastin, while the caffeine further dehydrates the skin.
- Dairy: For some, particularly those sensitive to dairy, milk-based drinks like milkshakes and lattes can accelerate skin aging.
Dairy can stimulate oil production and inflammation, potentially worsening conditions like acne and rosacea. Dr.
Shintani notes, “Research indicates that dairy in any form can increase the risk of acne.”
- Frappuccinos: This popular blended beverage combines high sugar, caffeine, and milk – a triple threat for premature aging, according to Dr. Shintani.