Stop eating these 8 foods if you want clear skin

May 19, 2025 ET Online

Dairy Products

Milk, cheese, and yogurt can trigger acne due to hormones Image Source: iStock

High sugar spikes insulin, increasing oil production and breakouts. Image Source: iStock

Greasy foods can inflame your skin from the inside out. Image Source: iStock

Refined carbs lead to blood sugar spikes—bad news for your skin Image Source: iStock

Some studies link chocolate to acne, especially milk chocolate. Image Source: iStock

Loaded with fat, sugar, and additives—aka the acne trifecta. Image Source: iStock

This gym favorite may spike acne due to IGF-1 (a growth hormone). Image Source: iStock

Dehydrates skin and disrupts liver function—hello dull, spotty skin. Image Source: iStock

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