My skincare routine never ceases to evolve as I get older. Let's chalk it up to getting wiser with age. With social media and all things internet, it has never been easier to find any kind of product you're looking for. If you need to match your lipstick to every shirt you own, you can bet you'll find every shade you can imagine. With so many new companies and products out there, it's exciting to explore but can be overwhelming. When you google one thing and a million options pop up, it can be hard to narrow down the options. Having a self-proclaimed phobia for decisions, I really like to do my homework before I spend money on anything so I love reading reviews and going through social media
Mmmmmm, sugar, you’re so sweet! But, what’s sweet on your tongue isn’t necessarily sweet on your skin. As you consume excess sugar, your body responds with an inflammatory process that reduces your body’s ability to fight skin damage. Does this mean you have to go raw vegan? No, but cutting out excess sugar found in junk food, sweets and white bread can go a long way in keeping your skin as young as possible. What happens when sugar metabolizes in your system is a process called glycation, where the sugar attaches to proteins, forming new molecules called advanced glycation end (AGE) products. These glycation end products destroy proteins like collagen and elastin. When collagen and elastin
