The skin DANGERS :
Chocolate really does give you spots, according to Dr Nick Lowe. ‘If you are prone to spots or more severely, acne then dairy can actually exacerbate the problem and in some cases may be the cause.’ The reason? ‘Cows are fed with hormones that can make skin flare up.’ You take milk in your coffee? Switch to soya or rice ‘milk’. If you like the odd piece of milk chocolate, switch to dark – it’s high in anti-oxidents, which is another reason to treat yourself.
Another skin danger is sugar. Not only is it bad for your waistline, it can wreak havoc on your skin. ‘In a nutshell, sugar hastens the degradation of elastin and collagen, both key skin proteins - it actively ages you’, says Dermatologist Dr Brandt. So try to cut out or limit all cakes, pastries, sweets and bread. Satisfy your sweet tooth with natural sources such as fruit, honey and treats like sugar-free halva.

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