Beer, Chips & Chin Zits: A Love Story

What's happening to your epidermis while you’re smashing a hangover burger and fries?

If your face looks extra salty every Monday morning with angry breakouts, greasy forehead, mysterious chin bumps, you can safely blame your impulsive dietary choices over the weekend. You don't need to go full “food is medicine” shaman, but there's a few things you should know.


Food Isn’t the Only Culprit

Before you bin the sourdough and cry into a bag of kale (seriously, who TF eats that), let’s clear something up. Breakouts come from all angles. Hormones, Houdini, stress, genetics, late nights... the usual suspects.

But unlike your girlfriend, your diet is a variable you can actually control. For a lot of guys, even small changes can mean fewer flare-ups, less oil, and fewer of those deep, painful “why now?” spots. And as a skincare brand, we shouldn't even be saying this because we want you to buy our products but a decent diet will save your wallet too.

 

Foods That Can Trigger Acne

crime scene showing spaghetti bolognese, a glass of beer and garlic bread in a crime scene with chalk outlines, evidence markers and crime scene tape

(This isn’t a ban list, it’s just stuff to watch)

1. Dairy (Even the “healthy” kind)
 Milk, cheese, whey protein are common breakout triggers, especially around your jaw and neck. It’s not just the lactose. Dairy hormones can interfere with your own, leading to more oil and clogged pores.

2. High-GI Carbs 
This will hurt, but the good stuff like white bread, cereal, chips and soft drink all spike blood sugar fast. That means more insulin, which means more oil, more inflammation, and more breakouts.

You don’t need to quit carbs, just aim to swap to some slower-burning ones like oats, brown rice, or sweet potato. 

3. Sugar 
 Lollies are obvious, but sugar hides in “health” snacks, sauces, energy drinks, and even protein bars. Too much can throw your system into inflammation mode, and that often shows up on your face. Not only that, but it leads to glycation which causes wrinkling and sagging in your skin, as we covered in this YouTube short.

 

4. Alcohol
Now is not the time for hate, but alcohol dehydrates you, inflames your skin, and makes your liver work overtime. You might notice puffiness, redness, or more frequent breakouts, especially after big nights.

Dehydration is going to show up on your face in full force the next morning. Lucky for you there's an easy fix, drink. Water that is. While you're out, before bed and the next morning. Also, slap on our Daily Moisturiser and you'll look like you're ready for round two by midday. 

 

What to Eat for Better Skin

No green smoothies. No quinoa sermons. Just real food that helps.

  • Chicken thighs, lean beef, eggs = high-protein + skin-healing zinc

  • Brown rice, sweet potato, wholemeal pasta = skin-friendly carbs

  • Capsicum, spinach, carrots, broccoli = fibre and antioxidants to calm skin

  • Tomatoes and garlic = natural anti-inflammatories

  • Avocado and olive oil = healthy fats to support your skin barrier

  • Frozen berries or bananas = sweet, but skin-friendly

  • Water – it’s boring, but yes, it works.

All stuff you can chuck in a wrap, stir-fry, or spaghetti. You don’t need to “meal prep” or join a wellness cult.

 

Be Flexible, Not Perfect

The best plan is one that you'll stick to so we're not here to guilt-trip your dinner. Cleaning up your diet a bit (or at least being aware of what you're eating) and using solid skincare products will give huge results, and fast.

Skin and diet are linked, so pay attention and make a few smart swaps. Ease up on the dairy, ditch the sugary energy drinks, maybe skip the fourteenth beer. 

Cheers.

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