{"id":44200,"date":"2026-03-25T15:45:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.martinclinic.ro\/?p=44200"},"modified":"2025-04-02T18:52:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T15:52:03","slug":"milk-causes-acne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/laptele-provoaca-acnee\/","title":{"rendered":"Does milk give you acne? Find out what the experts say"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row align-equal align-center\"  id=\"row-1409137117\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1917542400\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"666\"><strong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"376\">Have you noticed that your complexion gets worse after consuming dairy?<\/strong> You're not alone. More and more people are wondering if <strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"460\">milk causes acne<\/strong> and whether seemingly harmless eating habits are affecting skin health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"666\"><strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"666\">In this article, we'll look at what the studies say, what effect milk has on the skin and what alternatives there are.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"966\"><strong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"702\">Foods that cause acne<\/strong> are a topic of interest to anyone dealing with imperfections, and milk is often at the center of the discussion.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1050\">Body milk and inflammation - a combination that's not good for your complexion<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1303\"><strong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1107\">Inflammation is a key factor in acne.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1303\">Studies show that certain proteins and hormones in milk can stimulate <strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1208\">sebum production<\/strong>, in particular <strong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1261\">IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1)<\/strong>, which is associated with pimple formation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1516\">A study published in <em data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1380\">Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology<\/em> showed that adolescents who consume skimmed milk have a <strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1473\">44% higher risk of acne<\/strong> compared to non-dairy eaters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1709\"><strong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1564\">Milk also stimulates the inflammatory response<\/strong>, which aggravates not only acne, but also other dermatological conditions. So, <strong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1709\">The link between dairy and acne is not just an urban myth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1731\">Did you know that...?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1851\"><strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1767\">Over 80% of teenagers<\/strong> suffer from acne at some point and dietary factors play an important role.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1930\"><strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1895\">Skimmed milk is more problematic<\/strong> than whole skin.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2058\">In many cases, <strong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1975\">dairy elimination<\/strong> from the diet for 30 days leads to a visible improvement in the appearance of the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1707\">Why does acne appear after drinking milk? Here's the scientific explanation<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lactatele-provoaca-acnee-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44205\" src=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lactatele-provoaca-acnee-.jpg\" alt=\"Why does acne appear after drinking milk?\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lactatele-provoaca-acnee-.jpg 996w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lactatele-provoaca-acnee--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lactatele-provoaca-acnee--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lactatele-provoaca-acnee--600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1760\">How dairy contributes to zits:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1837\"><strong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1808\">Growth hormones in cow's milk<\/strong> stimulates the sebaceous glands.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1914\"><strong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1864\">Milk proteins<\/strong> (casein and whey) can upset hormone balance.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2002\"><strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1955\">Skimmed milk increases insulin<\/strong>, which leads to more sebum and inflammation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2090\">Milk affects <strong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2044\">intestinal flora<\/strong> - and skin health starts from within.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2182\"><strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2182\">In short: milk is a trigger for many people with acne-prone skin.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2256\">The best news: Plant-based milk is a great alternative<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2301\">What can you drink instead of classic milk?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2364\"><strong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2325\">Almond milk<\/strong> - anti-inflammatory, rich in vitamin E.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2436\"><strong data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2384\">Oat milk<\/strong> - skin soothing, ideal for sensitive skin.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2482\"><strong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2457\">Coconut milk<\/strong> - natural antibacterial.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2555\"><strong data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2502\">Soy milk<\/strong> - balanced, but preferably in moderate amounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2653\"><strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2590\">Choose unsweetened variants<\/strong> to avoid the negative effects of sugar on your complexion.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3129\">Two treatments that can transform your acne-prone complexion<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/acnee-tratament-acasa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44201\" src=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/acnee-tratament-acasa.jpg\" alt=\"Two treatments that can transform your acne-prone complexion\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/acnee-tratament-acasa.jpg 996w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/acnee-tratament-acasa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/acnee-tratament-acasa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/acnee-tratament-acasa-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3279\">In addition to diet, the right, personalized treatment makes all the difference. Here are two products that I wholeheartedly recommend and which deliver visible results:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3454\">1. <strong data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3306\">Sebum Control<\/strong> - salicylic acid facial serum for oily skin with brightening effect 30ml<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3525\">Contains <strong data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3484\">salicylic acid<\/strong> - essential ingredient in the fight against acne<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3553\">Reduces sebum production<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3632\">Offers a <strong data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3603\">mattifying and brightening effect<\/strong> from the very first uses<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3671\">Ideal for <strong data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3671\">oily or combination skin<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3871\">2. <strong data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3697\">Pore Control<\/strong> - face mask that intensely moisturizes, balances skin pH and removes dead skin cells 50ml<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3923\">Clean and <strong data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3923\">deeply unclogs pores<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3945\">Calms inflammation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3999\">Suitable for <strong data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"3999\">use twice a week<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4050\">Let the skin <strong data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4050\">smooth, moisturized and balanced<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4146\"><strong data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4087\">Combined in the right routine<\/strong>, these products can visibly transform a problematic complexion.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1074359094\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n  \n    <div class=\"row large-columns-2 medium-columns- small-columns- row-small slider row-slider slider-nav-reveal slider-nav-push\"  data-flickity-options='{&quot;imagesLoaded&quot;: true, &quot;groupCells&quot;: &quot;100%&quot;, &quot;dragThreshold&quot; : 5, &quot;cellAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,&quot;wrapAround&quot;: true,&quot;prevNextButtons&quot;: true,&quot;percentPosition&quot;: true,&quot;pageDots&quot;: false, &quot;rightToLeft&quot;: false, &quot;autoPlay&quot; : false}' >\n\n  <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1108143632\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4199\">Frequently asked questions about dairy and acne<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Does dairy cause acne in everyone?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. <strong data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4286\">Every skin reacts differently<\/strong>, But if you have acne-prone skin, it's worth trying a dairy-free period to see the effects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is yogurt as bad as milk?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4445\">Natural yogurt<\/strong> may be better tolerated due to probiotics, but the effect varies. Avoid yogurt with added sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If I stop dairy, will acne go away immediately?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4648\">Effects may appear after 2-4 weeks.<\/strong> Your skin needs time to balance itself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What can I eat instead of cheese and milk?<\/strong><br \/>\nExcellent alternatives include: <strong data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4796\">almond cheese<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4798\" data-end=\"4806\">tofu<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4808\" data-end=\"4825\">vegetable milk<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"4860\">nuts and seeds for calcium<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"4951\">Drinking milk can significantly contribute to acne<\/strong>, especially in susceptible people.<\/p>\n<p>If you've tried several treatments without success, consider a change in diet.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"5094\" data-end=\"5119\">Dairy elimination<\/strong> and the introduction of <strong data-start=\"5141\" data-end=\"5180\">effective dermato-cosmetic products<\/strong> can bring real results.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5243\">Foods that cause acne<\/strong> are more common in the modern diet than we like to admit, and milk is one of them.<\/p>\n<p>As a doctor, I recommend that you observe your body, be kind to your skin and choose <strong data-start=\"5453\" data-end=\"5511\">treatments that respect the skin's natural balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5514\" data-end=\"5717\">For more recommendations and products specifically designed for acne-prone skin, I invite you to discover <a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/product\/in-skincare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EM Skincare full range<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5747\"><strong data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5746\">Sources and references<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"6014\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/does-diet-really-matter-when-it-comes-to-adult-acne-2020081920726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"6014\">Harvard Health - Diet and acne: the full story<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6017\" data-end=\"6118\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2836431\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6017\" data-end=\"6118\">National Library of Medicine - Milk and acne<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":44202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44200\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}