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Does Chocolate Cause Acne?

Can chocolate cause acne?

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One of the biggest beauty myths is that chocolate (and fried foods) can cause acne. Extensive research shows this is simply not true. A poor diet, however, can exacerbate acne. So if you already have a pimple problem, try to maintain a healthy diet.

Hormones, overactive oil glands, heredity and dead skin cells that lodge in skin pores are what cause acne, according to the Acne Resource Center.

Sure, exercise and eating well are important elements of a healthy lifestyle -- but so is having fun.

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