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5 FOODS THAT AGES YOUR SKIN AND MAKE YOU LOOK OLDER


Since ancient times, people have been intrigued by the idea of eternal youth and immortality. In the Qin Dynasty, the Qin Shi Huang was so obsessed with immortality that he sent hundreds of people to find the elixir of life that can supposedly help to gain immortality. 

While we know today that immortality is not possible as it is part of the natural cycle of life and death, slowing down the process of ageing and maintaining good skin complexion is possible! There are many who look like their late twenties when in fact they are already close to 50!  

While you might be doing your skin routine right and slapping on those expensive skincare products, that might not achieve a youthful and radiant look. What we eat can directly affect the complexion of our skin, so it’s important to be mindful of the food we eat. 

For example, All Link Beauty Radiance+ is specially formulated for women to maintain their optimal health and skin youthfulness. Its main ingredient is Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) which has been used traditionally as a herb known for its natural potency of phytoestrogens to balance women’s optimal hormonal level. Red clover contains 10 times more isoflavones than soy. It is added with a blend of TCM herbs and seaweed calcium that work together to form a truly well-balanced product for women.

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Here are 7 foods you should be mindful of and avoid them as much as possible as they can speed up the process of aging! 

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#1. Sugar

Sugar is one of the biggest culprit behind acne breakouts! They also create the formation of compounds that damages the collagen in our skin which is essential to for a youthful and radiant complexion. Sugar equals to the loss of collagen, hence reach for healthy fruits as snacks if you are craving for something sweet! Honey is also a good alternative for sugar if you need some sugar for taste in your tea!

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#2. Alcohol

Whenever we consume alcoholic beverages, our body work hard to remove the toxins in the system. Not only are alcoholic beverages toxic for the body when consumed in large amount, it can lead to hydration and depletion of some nutrients such as Vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for the skin as it helps the production of collagen that prevents wrinkle on the face. Remember to always drink in moderation and always drink plenty of water.

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#3. Fried food

Eating fried food is harmful to the skin as these foods fried at high temperature can release radicals that damage the skin at the cellular level. Free radicals speed up the process of aging hence it is best to avoid fried foods as much as possible.

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#4. Energy Drinks

Its easy to reach for an energy drink whenever we need to pull an all-nighter for that report the next morning, or just a pick me up. Energy drinks are not good for the skin as the high caffeine and sodium content can lead to dehydration! For a quick pick-me-up, consider having a smoothie or some green tea. 

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#5. Bacons, ham and sausages

While these may seem tempting to include them for a hearty breakfast, they are high in saturated fats that can lead to the inflammation of skin. Besides, the preservatives used in these foods can create free radicals that damage your skin cells!