Premature Wrinkling or Skin Breakouts

Eating too much sugar can lead to increased inflammation, which breaks down the elastin and collagen in your skin, leading to sagging skin and wrinkles. When you consume high-sugar foods or drinks, your pancreas releases insulin which helps your body store sugar as energy. Your pancreas finds it difficult to process too much sugar, so if you consume more than your body can handle, it can lead to inflammation.

High blood glucose levels can lead to a cross-linking of collagen fibers, officially known as glycation of the skin. When this occurs, the skin becomes less elastic, leading to wrinkles. Dermatitis, rosacea, acne, and psoriasis can also be triggered by the inflammatory response.