The One Snack Experts Say No One Over 50 Should Be Having Because It Causes You To Age Poorly

Potato Chips And Other High-Glycemic Foods

Potato chips are one of the worst offenders for your skin. While this snack is almost everyone's guilty pleasure, Dr. Frank says they can be way more harmful than you would expect. "[Don't eat] potato chips or anything that is super processed," he warns.

In addition to the high glycemic index of potato chips, another major factor when it comes to the health of your skin is the high sodium content. "Sodium increases inflammation and also causes water retention, which can make your skin puffy and give an aged appearance," Dr. Frank explains. All of that salt can also cause dark circles, breakouts, dehydration, and inflammation. Yikes!

You shouldn't think that the seemingly healthier options are the solution, either. He stresses that any sort of salty chip can be detriment to your skin, which "can include baked or 'healthy alternatives' that may be lower in calories, but can be sky high in sodium."

Dr. Yoram Harth, another board-certified dermatologist also warns against eating chips, as well as and other processed foods like boxed cereal, sweetened baked goods, candy, fried foods, white bread, because they spike blood sugar levels—meaning they are all high glycemic.

He told us, "These choices cause our glucose levels to rise quickly, triggering an increase in growth hormones. This leads to enlargement of the sebaceous oil glands, more sebum production, and ultimately, more acne breakouts. Therefore, high-glycemic foods should be limited or entirely removed from the diet in people with acne-prone skin."

If your skin is started to show signs of age, chances are that your diet is the problem - rather than your actual age! Take a close look at everything you eat, making sure that you're not only eating healthy meals, but also healthy snacks.

There are a ton of snacks that have been found to promote a healthy complexion, like blueberries, nuts and even dark chocolate, because these options are loaded with antioxidants. If you trade your chips for these healthy alternatives, you'll be on your way to younger-looking skin!