What products cause skin rashes?

The first blemishes on the face often appear during youth and later disappear. But some people are forced to deal with this problem even in adulthood because the root causes do not go away. Typically, we first turn to cosmetologists for advice and treatments, but they only help for a short time.

Only in the past decade have new studies emerged showing a connection between facial breakouts and certain foods, and dermatologists have started discussing diet with patients. Peelings and masks are just part of the solution, but the foundation is proper nutrition. Today we’ll talk about foods that often cause breakouts on the skin. You may need to reduce your intake of them.

Before taking any tests, experts recommend keeping a food diary — even that can help. Try removing one suspected product from your diet and observe your skin for a few weeks. It may work. If not, move on to the next item on the list. Perhaps one of them has been your lifelong skin enemy.

A cup of coffee and chocolate

Sometimes, after lunch, there is a craving for sweets. Since childhood, we’ve been taught: soup first, then candy. What seems like an innocent habit may cause persistent breakouts. Cakes, candies, chocolate, and other high-sugar products are the first things to watch. Sugar stimulates the activity of sebaceous glands, increasing oiliness. This clogs pores and causes breakouts. This includes not only sweets but drinks as well: sodas, juices, ready-made teas.

Speaking of drinks, coffee also deserves attention. It can lift your mood but sometimes causes forehead breakouts. Coffee has a consumption limit — and exceeding it may harm the skin. This limit is individual. If you drink coffee daily, try reducing it to 2–3 times a week. Maybe the problem is the coffee.

Milk...

In childhood, we were all taught to drink milk. But recent scientific studies have shown that dairy products can cause certain types of breakouts. The most problematic for acne-prone people are full-fat hard cheeses. If you are currently struggling with breakouts, reduce your intake of fermented dairy and monitor your skin. Also, limit milk-based desserts like ice cream and yogurt for a while.

The good news is that dairy is healthier than flour-based sweets. So if cutting everything is hard, replace cookies and pastries with cottage cheese-based desserts. Or go a different route — switch to plant-based milk like coconut, almond, or oat milk, which also makes delicious desserts!

Flour-based foods

Pasta, white bread, rice, cookies, and wheat flour products trigger insulin release in the body, which can lead not only to diabetes but also to facial breakouts. Think carefully — many of these can be replaced. For example, eat brown rice instead of white, substitute regular pasta with buckwheat noodles. Instead of white bread, go for rye or whole grain options. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!