The One Drink Dermatologists Say People Should Stop Having Because It Clogs Pores

“Believe it or not, it is milk. There is a correlation between acne and increased milk consumption,” Dr. Purvisha Patel, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Visha Skincare, tells SheFinds. "Cows in today’s western world are stimulated to lactate and produce milk by giving them hormones or prolactin. They are also stimulated to grow by feeding them hormones."

Dr. Purvisha notes that these additional hormones have a negative impact on our skin when consumed and contribute to common skincare concerns like acne, blackheads, oily skin and more. "This, in turn, can stimulate hormonal increases in sebum production, which can increase acne," she adds. "The hormone receptors in follicles can get clogged and increase oil production in the follicles when stimulated."

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Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment ($22)

OLEHENRIKSEN Cold Plunge Pore Mask ($36)