Sweet treats may not be the sole blame for your acne.
Learn how sugar contributes to skin health so you could feel good about what you eat.
But one of those few things?
Give up any of my favorite foods.
The idea that sugar can cause acne has been perpetuated for ages.
Maybe it was that chocolate cake you had with dinner.
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Unexpected breakout before your wedding?
Could be the increase in soda you’ve been chugging to get through the stress.
The listand the fear-mongeringcontinues.
But it’s not that simple.
Experts in this article
How does your diet affect your skin?
Lets preface by saying: Anything you put in your body will affect your skin in some way.
“The key to healthy skin lies within your gut health,” Dr. Boakye says.
If youve ever heard of the skin-gut connection, this is what people are talking about.
Inflamed skin is compromised skin, and compromised skin creates the perfect environment for acne to happen.
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“There is no scientific evidence that sugar directly causes acne,” says Dr. Boakye.
This inflammation negatively affects theskin barrier, making us more prone to breakouts.
Sugar intake also spikes insulin, which leads to increased oil production in the skin, says Dr. Jeffy.
This excess oil then traps dead skin cells in the pores and can lead to inflammation and breakouts.
Will quitting sugar clear my acne?
Are certain types of sugar worse for your skin than others?
But again, moderation and balance are key here for your skin health (and health overall).
How can I clear up a breakout due to sugar?
But quitting sugar alone won’t magically get you perfectly smooth skin.
Plus, we’d never ask you to give up chocolate croissants altogetherwere not that cruel.
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