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How to eat mangoes so that pimples do not appear on the face? Does eating mangoes cause pimples?
Samira Vishwas | May 1, 2026 10:24 PM CST

Do you also start getting pimples on your face after eating too many mangoes in summer? If yes, then you are not alone. Since childhood, many people must have heard that eating too much mango increases heat in the body and rashes start appearing on the face. For this reason, despite mango being a popular choice, many people are afraid of eating it.

However, experts say that mango does not directly cause pimples, but eating it in the wrong way and in large quantities can affect the skin. Like eat mango only after soaking it.

Do eating mangoes really cause pimples?

According to beauty experts, mango does not directly cause pimples. However, for people who already have the problem of acne or oily skin, eating too much mango may increase the problem. Mango contains good amount of natural sugar. When a person eats too many mangoes, the sugar level in the body can increase rapidly. This increases insulin levels, which stimulates the skin’s oil glands to produce more oil. Excessive oil production can clog pores and increase the problem of pimples.

What is the right way to eat mango?

  • If you like to eat mangoes and are also concerned about your skin, then it is important to keep some simple things in mind. Experts said that it is better to eat mango directly as a fruit rather than in juice or shake.
  • When eaten as a fruit, the fiber present in it slowly transports the sugar into the body.
  • Taking things like curd, nuts or seeds along with mango is also considered beneficial. At the same time, things like excess sugar or milk shake along with mango should be avoided, because this can increase sugar and insulin rapidly.

Why is it important to soak mango in water before eating it?

  • Many people soak mangoes in water for some time before eating them. According to experts, doing this can reduce the hot effect of mango a little. Especially for people whose skin gets oily easily, this method is considered helpful.
  • Skin experts say that eating one medium sized mango a day is considered sufficient. Eating more mangoes than required can increase the amount of sugar in the body, the effect of which can be visible on the skin.


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