While most people know that carbohydrates sabotage their diet, they may not know that carbohydrates could also be sabotaging their skin. Furthermore, these offenders are not just the carbohydrates that are usually suspected, like cookies, pastries, and pizza. Even something as seemingly healthy and nutritious as a glass of juice can cause insulin spikes that aggravate acne and produce collagen-damaging inflammation.

Picture a warm, sunny day on the beach. Feel the heat of the sun touch your skin and warm your body and soul. A nice breeze whisks away the hot heat, leaving you feeling perfectly warm. Fast forward 10 to 20 years and your skin is showing major signs of aging.

Inflammation is the result of several internal and external issues. Inflammation presents physically on the skin in the form of acne, rosacea, and visible signs of aging. Although inflammation may affect the appearance of the skin, it can be seen as a good thing as it is the body's way of defending itself from bacteria and viruses. Common causes of inflammation include stress, unhealthy diet,…