Can Halloween Drinks Ruin Your Skin?
The Sneaky Way Halloween Is Ruining Your Skin — and What to Do About It
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Kit Kats, M&M's, Snickers — chocolate was practically made for Halloween season, and cocktails (or, as some people like to call it, candy for grown-ups) are by no means excluded. However, when you're drinking your spiked hot cocoa, just remember: "Those high sugar levels, whether it is from the candy you eat or chocolaty drinks, can promote inflammation in the skin and may be associated with acne breakouts," Dr. Zeichner said.
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