https://rootcause.studio/guides/Food and acne-prone skin guideshttps://rootcause.studio/does-chocolate-cause-acne/There is no proof that chocolate causes acne, but three small trials found more spots after daily chocolate or cocoa, and all three used dark chocolate or pure cocoa. Here is what the research shows, why dark chocolate isn't a free pass, and how to test it.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rootcause.studio/does-sugar-cause-acne/There is no proof that sugar causes acne, but sugary drinks and fast-digesting carbs are linked with more breakouts, and low-glycemic diets helped in some small trials. Here is what the research shows and how to test it.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rootcause.studio/does-dairy-cause-acne/Milk is linked with slightly higher odds of acne in observational studies, but there is no proof that dairy causes acne, and cheese and yogurt show weaker or no links. Here is what the research shows.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rootcause.studio/does-gut-health-affect-acne/People with acne tend to have a less diverse gut microbiome, and probiotics show modest benefits in small trials. Here is what the gut-skin axis research shows, and what it doesn't.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rootcause.studio/foods-for-acne-prone-skin/Oysters, salmon, lentils, kimchi and more: the foods with nutrients linked to clearer skin, what each study actually found, and how to add them without cutting the foods you love.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT