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Does chili flakes cause acne?
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Chili flakes is one of the more skin-friendly foods you can eat.
One serving brings some glycemic load. It also gives polyphenols, which the research links to calmer skin.
Why this score
- Glycemic: 0.5 g carbs at GI 15 = glycemic load 0.1 (low to medium). A small, slow rise in blood sugar.
- Dairy: none.
- Inflammation: almost no saturated fat or omega-6.
- Skin Boost: medium polyphenols, which small trials link to fewer inflamed spots (+5).
Score breakdown
| Axis | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic | Glycemic load GL 0.1 | −0.1 / 50 |
| Dairy | Dairy grams (milk hormones) | −0 / 25 |
| Inflammation | Saturated fat + omega-6 | −0 / 25 |
| Skin Boost | Omega-3 + polyphenols | +5 / 25 |
| Skin Score | 100 / 100 · GLOW |
Nutrition in one serving (1 g)
| Carbs | 0.5 g · GI 15 |
|---|---|
| Dairy | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Polyphenols | medium |
Estimates for a typical serving eaten with a meal. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.
Not medical advice. This score is for chili flakes 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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