I actually think all of your theories are valid, and probable. I also think there is probably a genetic component present as well.

On 5/26/2016 at 9:43 PM, snarkygirl said:

Seriously...so many people have hormonal acne...not to mention other hormonal problems. Is this a relatively modern thing? Is it our food, toxins...plastics? Birth control flushed down the toilet? I just want a WHY???

What's considered hormonal acne? My acne would primarily be on my jawline/neck, is that hormonal? I found cutting out dairy/sugar helped me so much. I'm also starting to question whether sugar is an actual trigger or not, or is it that the sugary things I've consumed also contain dairy?

Why can I drink low fat kefir and not break out?

But yes - it bugs me SOOOO sooo much. I feel like acne is so devastating yet no real answer as to why, just shoving accutane in our faces, without ever getting to the bottom of it. Acne products are a huge industry so maybe that's why.

I truly believe that the skin can be a source of elimination if need be, but nothing as drastic as cystic acne. Normal white heads here and there. Why can some people eat like shit and glow while others suffer terribly?

11 hours ago, holdingontohope said:

What's considered hormonal acne? My acne would primarily be on my jawline/neck, is that hormonal? I found cutting out dairy/sugar helped me so much. I'm also starting to question whether sugar is an actual trigger or not, or is it that the sugary things I've consumed also contain dairy?

Why can I drink low fat kefir and not break out?

But yes - it bugs me SOOOO sooo much. I feel like acne is so devastating yet no real answer as to why, just shoving accutane in our faces, without ever getting to the bottom of it. Acne products are a huge industry so maybe that's why.

I truly believe that the skin can be a source of elimination if need be, but nothing as drastic as cystic acne. Normal white heads here and there. Why can some people eat like shit and glow while others suffer terribly?

hey there.
I wonder a lot of those things too. One reason sugary stuff can cause break outs is cause it causes huge blood sugar fluctuations and it's also inflammatory. Blood sugar fluctuation= increase in certain hormones. And I think some acne isn't really acne it's more like hives for those of us allergic to certain foods.
kefir, idk it has most of the lactose removed. Milk allergies can be from either casein or lactose both proteins in milk.
I know my acne is hormonal cause if I take birth control it goes away. My body is very sensitive to hormones I have PCOS.
As to why some people can eat junk, I think if you're not prone to acne or don't have food allergies you pretty much can't get acne. My cousin eats crap and has nice skin. Doesn't mean it won't harm her in another way like cholesterol or diabetes or heart disease. It's sure not fair though!
i hope you find something that helps! I think doing your own research is great.