There's a separate dessert boat?Causes wrinkles by reducing skin elasticity
Apr 14, 2025
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The heart of the matter is 'sugar'. Excessive sugar enters the body and destroys skin elasticity. How does sugar adversely affect the skin.
◇ A spoonful of sugar that I ate inadvertently...Chronic Inflammation and Collagen Decomposition Promotion
When sugar enters the body, our body quickly decomposes and absorbs to use it as energy. However, excessive sugar remains in the blood, which binds to proteins in skin tissues. In this process, 'final sugar oxides (AGEs)' are produced, also called 'sugar toxins'.
AGEs harden collagen and elastin (elastic protein) fibers present in the dermis, reducing skin elasticity and eventually causing wrinkles.
Heo Chang-hoon, a dermatology professor at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, said, `A diet rich in sugar raises blood sugar and insulin levels rapidly, causing chronic inflammation throughout the body"Chronic inflammation accelerates skin cell damage, intensifies skin aging, and produces free oxygen, increasing oxidative stress and promoting collagen degradation" he said.
At this time, if external stimuli such as ultraviolet rays or fine dust are added, damaged collagen recovery becomes slower. Eventually, fine lines are further increased, and over time, the skin loses strength and sags, and the contour of the face flows downward.
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Is there a way to recover the lost elasticity of skin. First of all, it is better to make a habit by reducing the amount of dessert you eat or reducing your sugar intake.
If it is difficult to quit dessert, it is important to maintain a low blood sugar diet to reduce the surge in blood sugar and insulin levels, Professor Heo said. "This can reduce skin collagen damage by suppressing inflammatory reactions and glycosylation processes."
It is also important to consume antioxidants such as vitamins C, E, and coenzyme. This is because it reduces oxidative stress caused by free oxygen and reduces collagen damage in AGEs. Foods containing vitamin C include △ kiwi △ bell peppers △ lemon vitamin E, △ almond △ avocado, and coenzyme is included in △ mackerel △ eggs. Professor Heo advised that "Cream containing synthetic vitamin A and retinol can promote collagen production and repair damaged skin with saccharification, thereby reducing the impact of AGEs."
◇ What if it's difficult to return to sagging skin and improved eating habits?
There is a limit to returning already sagging skin only to eating habits and exercise. In this case, it is necessary to pull it up through medical treatment.
The method to consider at this time is 'Seal lifting procedure'. Thread lifting is a procedure that physically raises tissue by inserting a melting thread deep into the dermis, while inducing collagen production around the thread. The inserted thread stimulates the skin for a certain period of time and helps synthesize new collagen and elastin. Immediately after the procedure, an immediate lifting effect can be seen and the effect can last up to a year.
Cho Min-young, president of the Taut Clinic, explained, "Seal lifting strengthens the internal structure of the skin as if reinforcing the pillars of an old building. "In addition to improving the contour immediately, the strengthening collagen network over time helps maintain long-term skin elasticity."
However, he asked to keep a healthy lifestyle even after thread lifting. "As aging is always 'present progressive', controlling sugar intake and rehydrating moisture are essential even after the procedure," CEO Cho said. "In addition, if you take aerobic exercise and vitamin B together, you can continue the effect of the thread lifting procedure for a long time."
Reporter Jang Jong-ho bellho@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
