Scientists talk about the relationship between chocolate and acne

Considered the favorite not only of Brazilians, but also of several other countries; For many years, chocolate was considered the cause of acne on the face, causing consequences for excessive consumption.

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Acne is a skin disease that causes blackheads and pimples on the skin, occurring when hair follicles are clogged by oil and dead skin cells. It is most common among teenagers and young people, but can also affect people of other ages. Generally, acne is more common among teenagers and young people, because they have sex hormones that produce greater oiliness in the skin, increasing the inflammatory condition. Acne can appear on the face, but it can also appear on the rest of the body.

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The appearance of acne can directly affect a person's self-esteem. Diet is one of the factors considered “unregulated”, which may have to do with the appearance of pimples and blackheads on human skin. Chocolate for years has been and continues to be one of the main causes of pimples on the face. The relationship between chocolate and acne is due to the correlation between the intake of fat present in sweets made with cocoa, which causes the appearance of pimples on the skin. However, some time later, it was clarified that chocolate was not the cause in itself, but was itself an increase in caloric intake.

From Chocolate to acne

Experts are still unable to find out how chocolate consumption may be related to acne. A study carried out at the “International Dermatological Clinic” located in Spain, identified that the consumption of dark chocolate was a factor considered to worsen acne in some people. Chocolate has a higher amount of sugar fat than other foods, even when compared to the purest; The University of Miami carried out a study, which concluded that young men who had a history of acne developed pimples more quickly after consuming chocolate. And in Thailand, another survey was carried out where it resulted in the same result.

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According to experts, flavonoids, which are a type of antioxidant, can contribute to increased inflammation, thus causing acne to worsen. However, there is a theory that eating chocolate generates feelings of guilt or remorse, which can have consequences such as stress, which has been proven to increase the chances of developing skin rashes. The relationship between acne depends on the person and their propensity to develop pimples, and this is not always due to chocolate. A person can consume chocolate, but they can also have a healthy and balanced diet, to contribute to better cared for skin.

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