Have you ever felt a very strong chocolate craving, but had to stop yourself due to fear of getting breakouts? If you answered yes, then you must read on to find out the truth about this myth and whether its the cause of those nasty pimples.

Chocolate has for long been related to acne breakouts. People suffering from pimples have kept themselves away from this heavenly delight due to fear of breakouts. Many people suffering from this skin disorder feel that they breakout whenever they eat this dark delight. So is there really a relation between the two? Recent research has proved that there is no distinct co-relation between the pimple breakouts and eating chocolate. So you can be acne clear even though you give in to your favorite delight.

The main reason why the two are related is due to the fact that chocolate has high fat content and a fatty oil called sebum, which blocks skin ducts causing breakouts. But it has been proved that the excess sebum that the body produces is the main cause of pimples.

But before you grab your favorite bar, its good to remember a few important tips: