So, here's the deal – the buzz is cool, but understanding your epidermis is where it's at. Big thanks to Kim for keeping it real with us. Time to give your skin the love it craves, minus the skincare buzzword bingo.

Stop the Sugar Saga: How Excess Sugar Ages Your Skin

We all love the occasional sweet treat, but did you know that excess sugar can be a villain for your skin? Let's uncover how those sugar cravings might be contributing to premature skin aging!

Moderation is Key: We're not saying ditch sugar altogether, but cutting back on excessive sweets can do wonders for your skin and overall health.

Let's protect our skin's radiance and youthful charm by taming the sugar monster!

What is glycation? Glycation is a reaction that occurs in the body where sugar molecules, such as glucose or fructose, bond with protein molecules to form a new, differently-shaped compound. These new substances are known as advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and are responsible for many of the negative effects of glycation [1].

Collagen, elastin and skin structure - Glycation's impact on the skin is multi-fold, and the process contributes to numerous signs of skin ageing. It changes structural elements in the skin, including damaging collagen and elastin.

Did you know that almost half of women experience challenges with their skin during menopause? [1]. Menopause and perimenopause can throw your skin into a spin. The skin changes during menopause in several ways, all related to other changes in the body. When this happens, our skincare regimes can need a shake-up. Understanding what skincare is best for menopausal skin and why the skin changes during menopause is one small way to ensure wellbeing at a time that can be unnerving.

By only treating the outside of the skin with topical creams, you are only doing 50% of the work. By feeding the skin from the inside, you are nourishing the skin from head to toe, achieving 100% skincare.

Did you know the human body makes 200 million skin cells an hour? We make skin cells from food, vitamins, and nutrients. In fact, the food you consumed yesterday has already entered your bloodstream and, in one week, will be in the outer layer of the skin (the stratum corneum). Advanced Nutrition Programme's science-led ingredients work to feed your future skin from within.