Recent evidence shows that there might be a link between insulin resistance and acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Acne is formed by the overproduction of sebum, which is oil that lubricates the skin. The production of this oil is driven by hormones, so hormone fluctuations lead to fluctuations of the level of sebum produced as well. When skin becomes too oily, it is a good environment for bacterial growth. This leads to pimples and inflammation.

Insulin is the hormone which allows sugar to be taken in by the cells so that it can be turned into energy. It is well known that diets which are high in carbohydrates often lead to insulin resistance, which means that the cells begin to ignore the insulin and no longer take in blood sugar. In reaction, the body produces even more insulin. Researchers theorize that these high hormone levels could …