Except for vegans, dairy products are a huge part of our diet. But is it making your acne worse? Let's find out.
What do experts say?
There are a number of recent studies that have linked dairy products to acne and other skin conditions.
30-Day No Dairy Challenge
This has even generated a trend on social media, where people abstain from milk and other dairy products for 30 days and measure the difference in their skin.
Artificial Hormones
Commercial milk farming involves injecting cows with steroids and hormones to increase milk production. These hormones can disrupt sebum production.
Insulin Levels
People who cut out dairy also end up significantly reducing their sugar consumption. This reduces the overall insulin levels, which decreases inflammation in the body.
Is all dairy bad?
The answer is no. When it comes to skin health, certain dairy products such as yoghurt, kefir and cottage cheese can be beneficial as they are good for digestion.
Conclusion
Instead of cutting out dairy altogether, try to limit its consumption. Besides milk products, other factors such as stress, poor diet and lifestyle can also affect your skin.