It isn\u2019t uncommon to need a little caffeine kickstart first thing in the morning. Unfortunately, caffeinated beverages like soda and coffee can wreak havoc on your skin. <\/p>\n

Over time, putting a lot of coffee into your body negatively impacts the liver\u2019s ability to purify your blood. This can result in dark patches and liver spots appearing on the skin as you age. <\/p>\n

Soda is also a problem for your skin\u2019s healthy ageing. Sodas are loaded with sugar; because sugar is not a particularly stable carbohydrate, drinking soda causes rapid fluctuations in your blood sugar. Your skin needs more balanced blood sugar to age gracefully. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re feeling sluggish, try more natural energy boosters, such as hot tea. <\/p>\n

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You may consider alcohol an important part of a night out, but overindulging is bad for you in more ways than one. You\u2019ve probably heard about the damage alcohol can cause your liver, but did you know that it can also speed up ageing? <\/p>\n

Good news for vegans: the next item on this list won\u2019t be a problem for you! However, for everyone else who enjoys pizza and ice cream, you may be disappointed. It turns out that one entire section of the food pyramid could actually be contributing to premature ageing. <\/p>\n

There are a few reasons that dairy is a skin problem. First of all, dairy contains quite a bit of sugar, which inflames and damages the skin. In addition, most dairy products are made using milk from cows that have been treated with hormones that inflame the skin even more. Even if you\u2019re trying to be healthy by sticking to skim milk, you may have a problem. Skim milk has a high amount of whey protein, which can cause plenty of its own skin problems. <\/p>\n

The best bet is to switch to dairy alternatives, such as almond milk and coconut ice cream. <\/p>\n

5. Margarine<\/h2>\n

A lot of \u201cEat This, Not That\u201d lists will tell you that switching from butter to margarine is a good swap. While there are some benefits to using margarine over butter, margarine actually comes with its own problems. Specifically, it is bad for your skin. <\/p>\n

In spite of its healthy reputation, margarine actually contains quite a lot of trans fats. Trans fats are highly susceptible to free radicals that damage the skin. They also oxidize poorly, meaning that they can cause the skin to become inflamed. All of these factors can make your skin age much more quickly. <\/p>\n

Sugar is everywhere. If you take a look at a nutrition label, you would be surprised at all of the places that it hides. Unfortunately, most of it is highly processed white sugar, which is one of the worst foods for your skin. <\/p>\n

Much like sugar, white bread is an example of a highly processed carbohydrate. They are what is known as \u201csimple carbohydrates.\u201d Simple carbohydrates are not only bad for your overall health; they are also bad for your skin. <\/p>\n

Simple carbohydrates have a high glycemic index. They are broken down quickly in the body, which damages proteins such as collagen. They can make your skin look puffy and inflamed, increasing the likelihood of wrinkling. <\/p>\n

A simple way to avoid this problem is by switching to whole grain bread for your lunchtime sandwich.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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