Does Milk Cause Acne?

The ongoing debate over the question 'does milk cause acne?' rages on.  Claims that your diet and milk cause acne have been around for decades.   Can an acne skin care program offset the effects of bad diet and milk consumption?   Medical researchers and doctors have sought an answer to this elusive question for years.  Ponder this though, perhaps diet and milk are just innocent "victims"?  Supporting this premise are some encouraging findings that are showing that food, including milk, may not be the direct cause of acne or the resulting breakouts. 

What is being determined is that the catalyst may be the chemicals released during the process of metabolism of certain foods, not the food items themselves.  It is these chemicals that may directly cause the onset of acne, worsen an existing acne condition, or trigger an acne outbreak.

More recent findings have suggested that acne may be triggered by the extra sebum production brought on by testosterone, a predominant male hormone.  Your run-of-the-mill store bought meat and their by-products may contain hormones and hormone-like substances which may significantly affect the body's hormonal balance.  This cannot be ruled out as a possible trigger for the acne condition.

The production of acne can also be impacted by some of the hard-to-digest foods.  This may also result in stress being put on the digestive processes of the body. Consequently, an impeded or slow digestive system may be another impetus for all forms of skin disorders.

As a result, a good diet and supportive acne skin care program are extremely important to individuals infected with acne.  A well-balanced diet of plant-based and fiber-rich foods will help in the process of digestion and metabolism, and may even help clean the digestive tract.

Also, consumption of high levels of water and other liquids need to be incorporated into your diet.  An abundance of liquids produce a flushing effect and rid the body of unwanted waste and toxins.

Bottom line, a healthy, well-balanced diet will assist your body in maintaining healthy skin. Even though there isn't a proven link between  milk or diet and the outbreak of acne, a well-balanced diet will support and strengthen the body's immune system.  A strong immune system is key to reducing your odds of acquiring acne.  Another plus is that a balanced diet will improve the effectiveness of your existing acne treatments or acne medicines.

So, does milk cause acne?  Scientific researchers' results suggest the answer is NO.   Unless substantial proof can be provided linking milk to the production of acne, it is most likely safe to hoist a glass of your favorite milk and happily wear that white mustache "smile".