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So, we asked some dermatologists to explain the connection.
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Does chocolate cause acne?
Four weeks later, they swapped the candy that each group would receive.
Why am I breaking out while eating chocolate?
Whey protein isolates in the milk are basically binding to insulin-like growth factors, says Dr. Boakye.
According to theAmerican Academy of Dermatology, that inflammatory cascade can happen when your blood sugar spikes too.
Dr. Boakye chalks that up to genetics.
So, how do I make this breakout go away?
These active ingredients will help red, inflamed pimples and pustules go away faster.
Dr. Gohara recommends theLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser.
We also love theNaturium Benzoyl Peroxide Cream Face Cleanserwhich is gentle yet effective at fighting and preventing acne.
Put a pimple patch on bigger lesions that are tempting you to pop, says Dr.Gohara.
TikTokkers say chocolate is good for your skin.
Is there any truth to that?
SomeTikTokkershave taken to the platform to proclaim thateating chocolate is actually good for your skin.
Dark chocolate hasantioxidantproperties that can help neutralize free radicals brought about byUV lightand pollution, says Dr. Gohara.
