9 Surprising Reasons for a Sudden Pimple Breakout

7. Eating Habits

Sugar is the devil – read it, learn it, make it your life’s mantra. Sugar can cause a lot of problems in life, and lead to the worsening of many a health condition – and yes, that includes acne.

This also includes foods rich in saturated fat and simple carbohydrates. Foods containing a combination of these three – “the evil trifecta” – are known to be high on the “glycemic index” meaning they break down and mix with your blood very quickly, increasing insulin levels. This can then cause hormonal fluctuations, skin irritation, and inflammation, which can lead to breakouts.