A closer look
Rejoice, for chocolate has been cleared of its dermatological crimes. Studies dating back to the 1960s have found no direct link between pure cocoa consumption and getting a pimple the night before a date. Acne is driven by hormones, genetics, and stress. If you're stressed out and stress-eating massive amounts of high-sugar milk chocolate, the sugar might cause an insulin spike that irritates your skin, but the cocoa is innocent.





