The Worst Things To Eat If You Have Acne-Prone Skin, According To Dermatologists

Cheese 

Cheese, and any product that contains milk, has been proven to cause acne. "Blockage of pores caused by hormone induced changes in your skin is a known cause of acne. Milk might contribute to acne, therefore, because milk contains hormones (androgens) that can act on your skin just like your natural hormones," according to The Derm Blog. 

Spicy Foods 

Spicy foods are known to contain acidic lycopene, which can be an irritant to some people with acne-prone skin. It throws off their skin's pH levels and triggers breakouts.

Chocolate 

Chocolate, like dairy products, white bread and other baked goods, has a high glycaemic index, which increases the amount of insulin produced in our body and can cause acne. For chocolate, it's the caffeine, theobromine, and serotonin that increases insulin production, according to DermNet NZ. 

French Fries

French fries are high in sodium and are considered to be a hyperglycemic food, which are known to cause acne. But, that's not the only reason why foods like french fries can be making you breakout. The oil and grease from the fries can clog your pores without you knowing while you're eating them. "If that oil’s not washed away from your skin, it can clog your pores and cause breakouts all around your mouth. Breakouts around the mouth are SO not fun and we all wanna avoid that at all costs," says Dr. Yoram Harth of MDacne. 

Sushi 

Sushi is considered to be a high glycemic food, which have been found to trigger an inflammatory response in the body and trigger acne, because they contain white rice. "The glycemic index of sushi rice (or white rice) is rather high. For instance, a 1/2 cup serving of cooked white rice has a glycemic index rating of 17 (20 and above is considered a high glycemic food," according to Active Beat. 

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