Does sweets and chocolate actually make your acne worse?

There are many “myths” about acne regarding stress, diet, poor hygiene, and the use of cosmetics. Research has shown none of the following are correct. Years ago, we believed that a diet containing chocolate, sweets, fats and carbonated beverages contributed to acne. Research now shows that chocolate, sweets, fats and soda do not affect acne.





Many people associate acne with poor hygiene, when in fact, frequent or harsh washing of the skin may actually exacerbate the condition.





Some people think you should not wear makeup if you have acne or that makeup causes acne. Short-term use of makeup appears to be relatively harmless. However, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and nonirritating makeup is recommended.Does sweets and chocolate actually make your acne worse?
it doesn't mine, but it does my brother's. i guess it depends on the person.Does sweets and chocolate actually make your acne worse?
There is a large debate on this - why not make a journal about your foods/acne and stress - and see if it does affect you -


I believe to a degree we are what we eat but I also believe it's caused more by hormones, oil, and hygiene and stress.
yes. Its the sugar that makes it bad. Everytime I eat too much sugar my face breaks out.....everytime.
Dark Chocolate is actually good for you. ( in moderation )
in most cases, yes. But sometimes it does nothing to your skin.
only if your allergic to the ingredients
Most doctors now believe that acne is not a food related problem.Eat foods high in beta carotene, such as carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe and other yellow-orange fruits and vegetables.Log on to http://tipsfromruby-acne.blogspot.com/ for a few home made tips to heal acne .