Why Does Skim Milk Cause Acne?

There are certain elements of milk that are far more biologically available in skim milk, because the fat and other critical elements that keep them in check are gone. The hormone left free of constraint in low-fat or skim milk responsible for triggering some types of acne is called insulin-like growth factor.

Why is skim milk bad for your skin?

"Whey protein, which is specifically found in skim milk, is pro-inflammatory and can lead to inflammation which can manifest as acne and rosacea," she said. Beyond the whey protein, Snell says that sometimes skim milk has problem-causing hormones that can upset your skin.

Can skim milk cause acne?

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, there's a correlation between regularly drinking skim or low-fat milk and acne. Meaning, people who had a lot of skim or low-fat milk also tended to have acne.