• Though a number of factors can influence skin health, some foods can lead to an increased number of acne breakouts because of their composition. Consequently, it's important to know which pose the biggest threat to your skin.
  
  

Sugary Foods

• Candy jellies are a sugary food that can encourage acne.candy image by cherie from Fotolia.com
  
  Eating too many sugary foods can lead to an increased production of hormones, which can lead to breakouts. Accordingly, you should avoid eating a lot of candy and other sugary foods if you are prone to acne flare-ups.
  
  

Greasy Foods

• Pizza is an example of a food high in saturated fats.Pizza image by Franco DI MEO from Fotolia.com
  
  Saturated fats, such as those in pizza, fried foods and ice cream, can cause breakouts by raising your skin's oil producing. Decrease the likelihood of suffering acne breakouts by opting for healthier foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables and heart-healthy grains.
  
  

Dairy Foods

• Milk consumption can be a cause of acne breakouts.Container of milk. Plastic milk bottle image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
  
  Milk and cheese are also high in fat, which can cause an increase in acne. The hormones in milk convert to a hormone in the body that causes skin to produce extra oil.