Summer is a time to enjoy the sun and outdoor activities, but it is also a season when the risk of skin cancer increases. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight can damage the skin, and prolonged exposure to intense sunlight may increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Therefore, proper sun protection during summer is crucial for maintaining healthy skin.
Can cutting out carbs prevent ageing?
“No-carb” is a popular topic among beauty enthusiasts who seek to prevent skin ageing. Many people believe that the no-carb diet touted by celebrities and social media influencers is the key to slowing down the production of AGEs and thereby ageing.
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What is AGEs？
AGEs stands for Advanced Glycation End-products, which are harmful substances that accumulate in the body through the natural process where sugar molecules get attached to protein or fat molecules.
Increased levels of AGEs are often associated with many age-related skin problems, from the reduced production of collagen, which causes sagging and wrinkle formation, to the production of age spots, which are flat brown or black spots that appear on the skin as we get older. In fact, the accumulation of AGEs is not only associated with skin ageing but also closely related to the pathogenesis of some diseases such as diabetes and atherosclerosis – the build-up of plaque in our blood vessels and arteries!
How about give up staple foods and sugar ?
Giving up sugar or staple foods alone, however, is not enough to prevent the production of AGEs because there are other external factors that contribute to their production, such as cigarette smoke, UV radiation, and air pollution. Furthermore, the way we cook or the food we eat can also increase the production of AGEs in our body. Eating uncooked animal products is a common cause for AGEs production, but more surprisingly, foods that are grilled, roasted, baked and fried also accelerate the formation of new AGEs!
Other than AGEs
To fully take advantage of the anti-ageing effect of no-carb, it is equally important to pair your low-carb diet with the controlled intake of antioxidants and various vitamins such as vitamins A, C, and E to further reduce the formation and accumulation of AGEs. Not to mention, to quit smoking, go sunbathing and ideally not to live in places with high levels of pollution like crowded cities, is highly advisable.
“No-carb” is a popular topic among beauty enthusiasts who seek to prevent skin ageing. Many people believe that the no-carb diet touted by celebrities and social media influencers is the key to slowing down the production of AGEs and thereby ageing.
Although Easter has just ended, whitening is a lifetime thing!
Eczema is one of the most common dermatological issues in our daily lives. Its common symptoms include redness, swelling, dryness, peeling, papules, small blisters and persistent itching. Eczema is usually a long-term and chronic skin disease, although it is not contagious, there is a certain probability of recurrence. Therefore, when our skin is dry, sensitive, exposed to hot water or frequent hand washing, the skin is usually in a state of dryness and moisture, which increases the probability of eczema occurrence or recurrence.