Skin health: how do Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) cause skin sagging, and why is dairy believed to contribute to acne?

AGEs cause skin sagging by damaging collagen and elastin fibres that provide structure and elasticity to the skin. Collagen and elastin are proteins that give the skin its firmness and elasticity and help to keep the skin smooth and wrinkle-free. However, as we age, collagen and elastin fibres are gradually broken down by enzymes in […]