December 9, 2015

Sweet Tooths Beware: Sugary Temptations Can AGE the Skin

It’s the time of year that makes every sweet tooth’s mouth water, from peppermint cheesecake to triple pumpkin lattes. What’s the harm in reaching for holiday treats? When it comes to your skin—plenty. Overindulge week after week, and all that…

November 5, 2014

By The Book: Glycation

Glycation: A process through which sugar overload in the body causes premature skin aging. If you’re eating a diet rich in sugar and starchy carbohydrates, you’re accelerating your aging process. That means that sooner rather than later, this high-glycemic diet…