Autumn officially arrived on September 22. A season punctuated by rain, dead leaves, cozy evenings or even – we give it to you in a thousand words – the famous Pumpkin Spice Latte. Some of you are familiar with this caffeinated drink, popularized by Starbucks several years ago.
The recipe? A clever blend of pumpkin syrup, coffee, milk and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) that delights the taste buds of gourmands. Yes but if the taste of Pumpkin Spice Latte seems to save some people from seasonal depression, this flagship fall drink would have slightly more undesirable effects on the body.
Indeed, certain ingredients that make it up could promote acne breakouts, according to skincare expert Hayley Walker. In an interview with the British media Wales Online, the latter explains that caffeine, in particular, can trigger skin inflammation.
Why this drink can cause acne breakouts
“Caffeine is naturally acidic and can drastically increase levels of cortisol, often called the stress hormone.‘”. It is precisely this cortisol peak that
would promote inflammation and therefore, the overproduction of sebum, making the skin more prone to breakouts.
As we are clearly dealing with an explosive cocktail, the milk and sugar present in the Pumpkin Spice Latte would also be harmful to our skin. While the former would cause acne breakouts by causing our hormone levels to fluctuate, the latter would lead to increased blood sugar and therefore insulin, which can cause the skin to produce more sebum. “We have the same problem overall with all types of latte, cappuccino, macchiato or Viennese coffee which combine caffeine and cream and which are generally very sweet”précise Hayley Walker.
An ultra-calorie drink
Finally, be aware that the Pumpkin Spice Latte as found in stores is generally very high in calories, and therefore contributes to weight gain. if consumed in excess. You will have understood, this star drink does not have the best reputation healthy whatever, but as with many things, it’s all a question of dosage.
If the Pumpkin Spice Latte is your guilty pleasure, then so be it, life is too short to give it up. But as we pamper our morale, it is also appropriate to pamper our body by going there. in moderation.
