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Everyone craves a delicious chocolatey treat every now and again, but is that chocolate contributing to your acne breakouts? The answer is: yes and no. Studies as to whether cocoa itself leads to acne breakouts have been inconclusive so far, but it’s true that ingredients in chocolate products, particularly sugar, may make acne more severe. So, how can you eat chocolate and keep your acne under control? Read on, and we’ll cover all the different ways to prevent acne after eating chocolate (plus cover other types of food that cause acne as well).
Things You Should Know
- Prevent new acne flare-ups by exercising after you consume chocolate, drinking plenty of water throughout the day, and maintaining a skincare routine.
- Choose high-percentage dark chocolate or raw cacao instead of milk or white chocolate, which have more sugar and therefore are more likely to cause acne.
- Incorporate more foods that fight acne into your diet, including complex carbs like whole grains and foods with vitamins A and E, zinc, and antioxidants.
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References
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- ↑ https://www.joslin.org/patient-care/diabetes-education/diabetes-learning-center/carbs-protein-and-fats-their-effect
- ↑ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/dark-chocolate/
- ↑ https://www.rush.edu/news/12-tips-combat-acne
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
- ↑ https://www.rush.edu/news/12-tips-combat-acne
- ↑ https://www.virtua.org/articles/the-80-20-rule-eat-healthy-and-have-your-cake-too
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23465690/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3470941/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3470941/
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/causes/diet
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3767933/
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-diet-really-matter-when-it-comes-to-adult-acne-2020081920726
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