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Does coconut milk cause acne?
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Coconut milk is unlikely to be a breakout trigger for most people.
One serving brings some glycemic load and fats linked to inflammation (saturated fat or omega-6).
Why this score
- Glycemic: 3.3 g carbs at GI 40 = glycemic load 1.3 (low to medium). A small, slow rise in blood sugar.
- Dairy: none.
- Inflammation: 12.7 g saturated fat and 0.1 g omega-6. These fats feed inflammation, and skin can stay red for a few days.
Evidence: Caperton 2014 double-blind RCT (n=14): one dose of 100% cocoa increased acne lesions by day 4 (study). Vongraviopap 2016 (n=25): 25 g of dark chocolate daily worsened acne within 2 weeks (study). All 13 sources.
Score breakdown
| Axis | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic | Glycemic load GL 1.3 | −2.4 / 50 |
| Dairy | Dairy grams (milk hormones) | −0 / 25 |
| Inflammation | Saturated fat + omega-6 | −12.3 / 25 |
| Skin Boost | Omega-3 + polyphenols | +0 / 25 |
| Skin Score | 85 / 100 · GOOD |
Nutrition in one serving (60 g)
| Carbs | 3.3 g · GI 40 |
|---|---|
| Dairy | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.7 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.1 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Polyphenols | low |
Estimates for a typical serving eaten with a meal. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.
Compared with
Not medical advice. This score is for coconut milk on its own. What you eat with it changes the result: protein and fat slow the sugar spike, and breakouts usually show up 3 to 7 days after a meal, which is why SpotBite tracks your meals over time rather than judging one food. Diet is one factor among many (hormones, genetics, skincare, stress, sleep).
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