Is This Actually True?

Feb 26, 2014

Lynzie B.

They can some people are allergic to them or it's because of the oils in them (that's what I read somewhere). They don't make me break out.

Feb 26, 2014

Flores T.

My mother always used to say that that, but I don't think it's true (not sure about it)

Feb 26, 2014

Bry R.

It depends on the person.

Feb 26, 2014

Cami M.

I think thats different from person to person.
Some people should just look at peanuts or chocolate and break out like hell. And there's people who pretty much can live of it and not even get one pimple.

Feb 26, 2014

Natalie L.

It really depends on the person; acne usually has to do with your hormones or being slightly allergic to something.

Feb 26, 2014

Kristina C.

Lol my mother use to always say that but I can confidently tell you the hubby bought me a crazy amount for valentines day and let's jus say I been eating like crazy and never broke out when I say eating It I don't mean a little here n there I will sit down and smash lol chocolate is my weakness

Feb 26, 2014

Kristina C.

I usually breakout during that wonderful time of the month 0_0 or if I'm rele stressed.

Feb 26, 2014

Rose Y.

Breakouts are caused by hormones and genetics.
So it's very common for someone to break out when they're stressed.
Or if the family history shows that acne has been prevalent, then acne will most likely happen to you as well.
Could chocolate break you out? Maybe, probably not.
If your diet does consists of junk food and an excess of chocolate, then your skin will reflect that due to lack of nutrition and overindulging of chocolate.
And your skin might reflect that with breakouts, etc.

Feb 26, 2014

Stephanie S.

Whenever my boyfriend eat chocolate chip cookies he breaks out and so does his sister whenever she eats any type of chocolate

Feb 26, 2014

Vanessa K.

Chocolate doesn't break me out but milk does!!

Feb 26, 2014

Roshni S.

Lol! I agree with kristina, happens with me every month!

Feb 26, 2014

Caitlin M.

It can be. There are many, many things that can break someone out and diet is a HUGE factor. That's not to say that acne isn't/can't be hormonal or genetic, it definitely can be and is but diet DOES matter. Whatever we put into our bodies effects all of it including our skin. The skin is actually the largest organ on our bodies.

I would say that in chocolate though its probably more so because of hydrogenated oils and dairy products used in the production of it. The actual cocoa part of the chocolate usually isn't responsible for breakouts. (hence why dark chocolate is usually considered better for you because it is a "purer" form of chocolate without all that stuff added.) It also could be sugar in general. I'd try cutting down on dairy and anything else you may eat a lot of and see what happens. You could also check out a book on acne and nutrition. I read one called The Clear Skin Diet that was pretty informative. They break down a lot of myths about things like the whole chocolate contributing to breakouts, etc.and explain why it does or doesn't cause them as well as gives recommendations of good foods to eat to promote clear skin. The good thing is it isn't a really restrictive diet and it's very good for your health in general :)

Feb 27, 2014

Ajla N.

No chocolate doesn't me break out..I eat it everyday! Try eating dark chocolate instead of milk or white-way healthier!

Feb 27, 2014

CPT- Lili R.

Everyone is different sandra if you start seeing break out that might be why but I'm a tell you a trye fact about chocolate and peanuts, they make best friends cuz those peanut m&m's are the bomb lol