Hey Babe! your girl here today with a crucial topic to talk about. Sugar: sweet for your tongue, but is it equally sweet for your face?

We've all heard the age-old beauty hack, "Use sugar as a face scrub". Some of us have probably tried it too. But is sugar really beneficial for our skin? Today, I'm diving deep into this topic and you might want to hold off on the sugar for a while.

Sugar seems like a promising candidate for skincare. It gently exfoliates dead skin revealing the soft skin underneath. However, using sugar regularly may just do more harm than benefits. Here's why:

Skin, especially facial skin, is extremely delicate. Microscopic sugar granules are sharp and their tough edges can cause tiny micro-tears in your skin. These micro-tears can result in inflammation and weakening of the skin barrier, leaving your skin open to infections and breakouts. prolonged use of this sweet condiment can lead to raw, red, and sensitive skin.

Then there’s the issue of sugar being a natural humectant - it draws moisture from the environment into your skin. Sounds good, right? Well, not exactly. When used excessively, it can actually steal the moisture from within your skin, leaving it dehydrated and dry.

Our skin's pH level also takes a hit when you put sugar on your face. The natural acidity of sugar may disrupt our skin’s ideal pH level, potentially leading to inflammation, open pores, excess oils, and breakouts.

Aside from these defects, sugar can attract harmful bacteria. If your skin has any tiny cuts or scrapes, sugar can attract bacteria and cause infection.

So, in the light of these reasons, I have one solid piece of advice: save sugar for your tea, not your face! Opt for gentle, skin-friendly exfoliators available or scrubs with ingredients like oats, coffee, or turmeric that are safer and gentler for your skin.

Your skin is precious, ladies. Let's treat it the way it deserves to be treated.

'Face it with grace, not sugar!'