Does acne trigger the 'ascetic diet'? The milk tea cake is completely blackened, even the fruit milk is not worth touching, and life is boring. In fact, many people have fallen into the "one size fits all" misconception of avoiding acne. As long as we understand the truth behind acne hidden in our diet, we don't have to compromise our mouths and let our skin suffer less.

Do all sweets cause acne?

       Many people, in order to avoid getting pimples, become extremely cautious when it comes to sweets, and even dare not eat fruits. The key is actually to distinguish the types of "sugar".

       The real "pimple pusher" is refined added sugar, such as white sugar and fruit syrup added to milk tea, cakes, and beverages. They can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar, stimulate excessive oil secretion, clog pores, and thus trigger and worsen acne. The natural sugars in fruits are much more friendly. The dietary fiber in fruits can slow down sugar absorption, avoid drastic fluctuations in blood sugar, and the rich vitamins and other components can also help the skin fight against inflammation.

       Just remember this principle: During the period of acne, eat 200-350 grams of whole fruits per day, preferably low sugar fruits such as apples and blueberries, and eat them directly. Do not juice, as juicing can damage the fiber and cause fructose to be absorbed too quickly, losing its protective effect.

Does milk necessarily cause acne?

       Regarding milk and acne, there is confusion online. Some people say that acne is inevitable, while others say that whole milk is harmless. Actually, there is a basis for milk causing acne, but there is no need to completely avoid it.

       Some components in milk can stimulate skin oil secretion and keratin hyperplasia, thereby inducing acne. During the process of removing fat from skim milk, the concentration of these acne causing substances is relatively higher, and the irritation to the skin is more pronounced. But you don't need to say goodbye to all dairy products, sugar free yogurt is a friendly choice. It decomposes some acne causing substances during the fermentation process, and the probiotics it contains also help regulate the intestines, reduce inflammation, and improve acne prone skin.

       Remember the key point: if you have acne, you can first reduce your intake of milk (especially skim milk). When choosing yogurt, be sure to choose pure yogurt without sugar or additives, one small cup per day is sufficient.

       Laiwo Medical kindly reminds you that dietary control for acne is never about "lighter is better", but about focusing on the core and avoiding pitfalls, which can not only reduce skin irritation but also preserve the happiness of diet. After all, long-term suppression of appetite may actually worsen acne due to emotional anxiety, which is not worth the loss.

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