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Dr. Lamees Hamdan, Founder and CEO of Shiffa "I gave up all kinds of sugar years ago and I hope my clients and others will also do it this new year. I gave them up because they cause cross-linking of the collagen fibers in the skin, which leads to brittle collagen and aging, enlarged pores and skin inflammation. They also produce enzymes, which break down collagen and elastin, making skin saggy and prone to wrinkles at a younger age. It's a New Year's resolution I have kept and intend to keep; it's more a lifestyle choice at this point.
Cutting down on sugar intake not only helps with the youthfulness of the skin but the body as well. Sugar also has so many negative effects on the body's system. If you have sugar cravings, remember, it might be thirst or hunger, so drinking water and eating protein will help lessen the craving. If the craving is still there, have a quarter teaspoon of honey or 75 percent to 80 percent dark chocolate. But just remember that sugar is sugar, whether it's table or organic." Instead, indulge your cravings with a nourishing body treatment like Shiffa Sweetness Body Polish, $84.
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Cutting down on sugar intake not only helps with the youthfulness of the skin but the body as well. Sugar also has so many negative effects on the body's system. If you have sugar cravings, remember, it might be thirst or hunger, so drinking water and eating protein will help lessen the craving. If the craving is still there, have a quarter teaspoon of honey or 75 percent to 80 percent dark chocolate. But just remember that sugar is sugar, whether it's table or organic." Instead, indulge your cravings with a nourishing body treatment like Shiffa Sweetness Body Polish, $84.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Joanna Vargas, Celebrity Facialist and Founder of Joanna Vargas Salons and Skincare Collection