Here are 9 popular brand-name snacks that are commonly considered bad for your skin due to high sugar, refined carbs, or unhealthy fats that can trigger acne, inflammation, or dullness:

CHEETOS

High in processed oils, sodium, genetically modified, artificial dyes, and other artificial ingredients that can inflame the skin and dehydrate it.

DORITOS

1 Small bag of Doritos has 260 calorie, artificial colors like red 40, yellow 6, and genetically modified. Red 40 & yellow 6 are chemicals that cause inflammation and breaks down collagen.

LAY’S CLASSIC POTATO CHIPS

Made with refined oils, genetically modified, and simple carbs that may contribute to clogged pores and inflammation.

M&Ms

This candy is genetically modified and contains artificial dyes that studies say cause cellular damage. The sugar spike creates advanced glycation end products, literally aging your skin from the inside out.

OREOS

Genetically modified with sugar and refined flour, which can spike insulin and lead to breakouts or premature aging.

POP-TARTS

High in sugar, genetically modified, and refined grains, with added preservatives that can negatively affect skin clarity and texture.

SKITTLES

Pure sugar, artificial dyes, genetically modified, absolutely no nutrients, may fuel acne and glycation (collagen breakdown).

SNICKERS

The processed sugar creates advanced glycation end products caramelizing your skin proteins and causing wrinkles.

SOUR PATCH KIDS

The citric acid erodes tooth enamel while artificial colors yellow 5 and blue 1 create free radicals that attack your cells, each handful of this snack ages you.

SOME SOURCES:

https://www.drcajee.com/blog/2024/7/8/are-flamin-hot-cheetos-dangerous-for-your-health

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-make-living-mices-skin-transparent-with-simple-food-dye/#:~:text=For%20a%20study%20in%20Science%2C%20researchers%20spread,their%20blood%20vessels%2C%20muscles%20and%20internal%20organs.

https://www.exposedskincare.com/blogs/blog/do-chips-cause-acne

https://www.thehealthy.com/beauty/face-body-care/worst-foods-skin/

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dermatologists-explain-potato-chips-cause-190019059.html

https://www.ewg.org/foodscores/products/040000522744-MmsChocolateCandiesPeanut/#:~:text=fat%20%5Bread%20more%5D-,Contains%20a%20high%20level%20of%20saturated%20fat,%22bad%22%20cholesterol%2C%20LDL.

https://walkindermatology.com/is-chocolate-really-bad-for-your-skin/#:~:text=What%20Chocolate%20Actually%20Does%20to,to%20the%20appearance%20of%20acne.

https://www.nutrisense.io/blog/does-eating-sugar-affect-your-skin#:~:text=The%20frequent%20blood%20sugar%20spikes%20resulting%20from,brain%20fog%2C%20and%20other%20mental%20health%20issues.

https://contra.com/p/MLM7PNgX-think-twice-before-having-too-many-oreos

https://www.healthline.com/health/does-chocolate-cause-acne

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oreos-may-be-as-addictive-as-cocaine-morphine/

https://pioneerthinking.com/six-foods-that-cause-acne-and-how-they-do-it/

https://www.tiktok.com/discover/why-do-oreos-give-acne “