Does Chocolate Really Cause Pimples? This delicacy seems to be a question that has occupied humanity since its discovery. It's time we took a closer look at this sweet myth or bitter truth.
Unfortunately, we have to disappoint you right away: After decades of research, it's still unclear whether chocolate is an enemy for your skin. This is because previous studies used chocolate bars filled with sugar. It gave a distorted picture with conflicting results. For example, it was difficult to determine whether the culprit was chocolate or just the amount of sugar in such a mold.
Too much sugar causes the level of insulin in the blood to increase. This, in turn, can stimulate sebum production and thus increase the risk of acne. Hormones, stress and other diets during puberty also have this effect. These sebum factories could be the cause of your acne.
Contradictory studies
Anyway, back to the scientific claim. Several studies show that there is no direct link between eating chocolate and acne. In 2016, The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found no significant correlation, and in 2014 the International Journal of Dermatology found no correlation.
Still, other studies show that chocolate can contribute to acne development. That's what the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology recommended in 2011. According to this research, this is due to the high amount of sugar and milk found in most chocolate products.
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Therefore, chocolate doesn't necessarily deserve blame when it comes to acne. But if you indulge in the sweetest chocolate bombs with sugar and milk, that might be the culprit. Remember that only you know how much chocolate your skin can handle.