The study showed that higher levels of milk consumption led to a higher risk of acne. It says that milk’s fat content is not acne’s cause, but suggested that milk hormones affect the sebaceous glands. Increase oil production can, in turn, clog pores and cause bacteria that result in breakouts. If I wasn’t already living a dairy-free life, I would stop consumption right now! Can you say #AlmondMilk?The report further states that foods with a high glycemic load have also been shown to mess with the sebaceous glands, causing them to produce more sebum. The foods in question include baked potatoes, white rice, refined sugars, to name a few. These are the foods I generally crave around my time of the month. So, if you are like me, you’re getting it from both sides! What Can You do Reduce the Chances of Hormonal Period Breakouts?When I first started getting hormonal breakouts around my menstrual cycle, I was reactive (which is normal.) I would apply the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion and the Origins 10 Minute Out of Trouble Mask to the affected area and hope for the best. It usually took 4-5 days for the pimple to disappear, sometimes leaving a spot behind. As I became more in tune with how my monthly face invaders operated, I started treating the area where I usually break out 7-10 days before my cycle started. The second one is easy. Avoid dairy and foods high in refined carbs. *insert eye roll emoji*
Skincare Routine to Help to Stop Monthly Period Breakouts — Face Flawless Skin- Skincare Advice for Women of Color
