Foods That Make Your Face Look Worse, According to a Plastic Surgeon... What Ranked Above Ham and Ramen?

High-Sodium Foods, Desserts, and Processed Meats Accelerate Skin Aging
Alcohol Is the Worst Offender, Depleting Moisture and Making Skin Rough

A plastic surgeon has drawn attention by advising that the foods people regularly enjoy can affect both skin condition and facial impression. He explained that excessive intake of sodium, sugar, and alcohol can promote swelling and skin aging, which may ultimately lead to changes in one's appearance.

Recently, plastic surgeon Choi Hyunnam used his social networking service (SNS) account to introduce the 'Five Foods That Make Your Face Look Less Attractive,' explaining the connection between dietary habits and skin health.

Choi ranked ramen and salty snacks—foods high in sodium—as number five on the list. He stated, "Foods high in sodium can make your face swell easily." Excessive sodium intake can disrupt the body's fluid balance, leading to swelling around the face and eyes.

A plastic surgeon introduced ramen, processed meats, alcohol, and others as the 'Five Foods That Are Bad for Your Skin.' Pixabay

Number four on the list was desserts high in sugar. Choi explained, "Excessive sugar in foods such as cakes and cookies can have a detrimental effect on collagen, which helps maintain skin elasticity." When sugar is consumed in excess, it accelerates the degeneration of collagen, which can lead to a loss of skin elasticity and the formation of wrinkles.

Fried foods were ranked third among foods that are harmful to skin health. Choi pointed out that fried foods can increase sebum production, which may cause skin problems. In addition, advanced glycation end products (AGEs)—compounds formed during high-temperature cooking—are known to heighten inflammatory responses in the body and accelerate the aging process.

A plastic surgeon introduced ramen, processed meat, desserts, and alcohol as 'five foods that are bad for the skin.'

Processed meats such as ham and sausage came in second. These foods contain large amounts of sodium and various additives, which can increase inflammatory reactions in the body and contribute to the aging process.

A plastic surgeon introduced ramen, processed meats, alcohol, and other items as "5 foods harmful to the skin."

Choi's top-ranked food was alcohol. He explained that "alcohol reduces glutathione, an antioxidant that protects the skin, and depletes the body's moisture, leaving the skin dry." He also added that alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone, leading to dehydration, which can make the skin rough and accentuate wrinkles.

Meanwhile, pharmacist Jung Somin, who shares skincare tips via SNS, also recently released a video introducing the 'Five Worst Foods for Your Skin.' She identified cola as the most harmful food for skin, followed by milk and ice cream in second place, alcohol in third, fried chicken in fourth, and tteokbokki and malatang in fifth.

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