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The Science Behind Sugar and Aging Sugar consumption spikes the blood glucose levels when it enters the bloodstream, and this can trigger the production of insulin. Insulin helps transport glucose to the cells and excessive sugar tends to be a condition called glycation. Glycation is a state when sugar molecules bind themselves to proteins, along with collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are the two skin components that help to keep our skin firm and youthful. When sugar attaches to protein, it forms advanced glycation end products (AGEs). This can weaken the skin components collagen and elastin that lead to loss of skin elasticity causing wrinkles, and skin sagging. Too much sugar consumption can speed up the aging process of the skin making it look dull and lifeless.