24/11/2025
HIGH GLYCEMIC FOODS, INSULIN SPIKES & ACNE ๐ฌโจ
When we talk about acne, most people focus on skincareโฆ
but your blood sugar balance plays a massive role in what shows up on your skin.
High glycemic foods (the ones that break down fast and spike blood sugar) trigger a big release of insulin and this is where the skin trouble starts.
When insulin spikes, it can:
โจ Increase oil production
โจ Raise IGF-1 levels (a hormone strongly linked to acne)
โจ Cause more inflammation in the skin
โจ Speed up clogged pores
โจ Disrupt androgen balance โ leading to hormonal-type breakouts
This is why foods like white bread, pastries, sweets, fizzy drinks, white pasta/rice, chips and juices can flare congestion and deep, painful spots.
The goal isnโt to โcut everything outโ.
Itโs about balancing your plate with protein, healthy fats, fibre and low-GI carb swapsโฆ keeping insulin steady and your skin clearer.
If youโre dealing with stubborn breakouts, oiliness or inflammation, looking at your nutrition is just as important as looking at your skincare routine.