Rugose (noun)Pronunciation:
ROO-gohss
Definition:
Full of wrinkles
Example Sentence:
On the morning of their 50th anniversary, Martin kissed the rugose cheek of his high school sweetheart, assuring her she was more beautiful than the day he met her.
Did you know?
We’re all aware of some of the more common causes of wrinkles – aging, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, smoking and even oft-repeated facial expressions. But recent studies point to another culprit in the formation of a rugose countenance: sugar.
According to Prevention Magazine, many experts now believe a lifetime of overeating sugar can leave skin dry and wrinkled. “At blame is a natural process that's known as glycation, in which the sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins to form harmful new molecules called advanced glycation end products (or, appropriately, AGEs for short) ... Most vulnerable to damage: collagen and elastin, the protein fibers that keep skin firm and elastic.”
Presented with this study, online readers were asked “Would you cut back on sugar to avoid wrinkles?” Of the respondents, 61 percent said it would absolutely change their behavior while 12 percent responded, “No way. A life without dessert is hardly worth living.”
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