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Reel · 14 May 2026 · 5 min read

Why your breakouts may be reacting to more than skincare.

Diet, hormones, and the inflammatory pathways linking what you eat to what shows up on your skin.

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Reel · 14 May
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“Your skin is reacting to more than just products 👀

Our lovely Portuguese client realised her

Our lovely Portuguese client realised her breakouts were getting worse after regular Coke, sugary snacks, and even her favourite queijo de cabra 🧀

Acne isn’t always about ‘dirty skin’

Acne isn’t always about ‘dirty skin’. Sometimes it’s inflammation, hormones, sugar spikes, dairy sensitivity, and lifestyle habits working together.

That’s why we focus on: ✨

That’s why we focus on: ✨ Skin analysis ✨ Treating inflammation ✨ Medical-grade skincare ✨ Lifestyle + nutrition guidance ✨ A treatment plan made for YOUR skin

Because clearer skin starts with understanding

Because clearer skin starts with understanding the cause, not just covering the symptoms.

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A note on individual results Outcomes vary by skin type, hair colour, hormone factors, and adherence to homecare guidance. The article above is published as educational information and does not constitute personal medical advice. Book a consultation for an assessment of your specific case.

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This article is published from the original Instagram post by @melatone_skin_clinic on 14 May 2026.

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Supporting evidence

Category-level peer-reviewed sources supporting the claims above. Citations are hedged per CAP code 12.1 to 12.2. Product- and protocol-specific verification is in ongoing clinical review.

Reference 01
Bowe WP, Joshi SS, Shalita AR, 2010 · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Diet and acne: a review of the role of dairy and glycaemic load. Suggests high glycaemic-index diets and skim dairy may be associated with acne in some patients. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2009.07.043 (Mockup citation, final reference will resolve to live DOI.)

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Reference 02
Melnik BC, 2012 · Acta Dermato-Venereologica

Diet in acne: further evidence for the role of nutrient signalling. Outlines leucine and IGF-1 mechanistic pathways linking diet to sebaceous gland activity. DOI: 10.2340/00015555-1358 (Mockup citation, final reference will resolve to live DOI.)

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Reference 03
Dreno B, 2017 · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

What is new in the pathophysiology of acne. Covers inflammation, microbiome, and the systemic factors that contribute to breakouts beyond topical causes. DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14374 (Mockup citation, final reference will resolve to live DOI.)

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Published 14 May 2026 · Library edition transformed from Instagram on the same date.

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