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Acne & Diet: What’s Actually Causing Your Breakouts?
Is There a Clear Skin Diet? Acne…just about everyone has struggled with it. And if you haven’t, yes, we hate
May 7, 2026
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Welcome to SKINnovation! I’m Dr. Shannon C. Trotter, board certified dermatologist, host of the Derm-it Trotter! Don’t Swear About Skincare podcast and author of The Tea Zone newsletter. I love educating others about their skin, trying new skincare products and busting skin myths. Coffee is my obsession and mediocrity is my pet peeve.
My favorite home appliance is my label maker and I’m always down for a good joke. My life philosophy is simple–focus on new experiences and not things, help others achieve success and cherish your family and friends, but do it all with amazing skin!
Do you have skin in the game? No sitting on the sidelines for my patients. I motivate my patients to become active participants in their skincare.
Don’t beat yourself up for what you did years ago– tanning, baby oil, reflectors. What matters is that you are here today. Our skin has a profound impact on so many aspects of our lives. As a dermatologist, it’s a privilege to help people with their skin. There’s nothing more rewarding than witnessing the transformative power of skincare, and how treating someone’s skin can completely change their life.
When you take care of your skin, you take care of you. That’s the foundation for helping you become your best self to live your best life.
Is There a Clear Skin Diet? Acne…just about everyone has struggled with it. And if you haven’t, yes, we hate
Acne isn’t random — it’s your body responding to signals like blood sugar, hormones, inflammation, stress, and your environment.
In this conversation, Shannon C. Trotter and Katie Varman explore how factors like insulin, diet, gut health, and cortisol influence breakouts. From dairy and high-glycemic foods to the gut microbiome and endocrine disruptors, they break down why acne is less about one “bad” ingredient and more about identifying your biggest trigger. Clear skin starts beneath the surface.
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