Come summers and everyone enjoys relishing on the sweet king of fruits, Mango. We can tend to forget the heat sometimes, when we have a plate of freshly cut mangoes in front! But as much as we love gorging on the fruit, some people may face the problem of acne. And it is a very common assumption that eating mangoes can be a cause of pimples. Again, no one likes zits or pimples, so they tend to shy away from eating the mangoes. But it is necessary to understand if mangoes really are a cause of acne!

Acne is a skin condition which has blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, greasy skin, and possibly scarring. People who have an oily skin are usually more prone to developing acne. And mangoes actually has a lot of skin benefits which will not cause acne. The belief stems because mango is a fruit which has a lot of heat. Consumption of mangoes is said to increase your heat levels which can find a release from the pimples. However, it is only if you have been excessively consuming the fruit.

Mango can be a good agent to maintain your good skin. You can use it in your face masks. Mango is rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, which are important for a healthy skin. Besides the fruit also has vitamin B and C along with copper and magnesium. In fact, a Korean study conducted in 2013, found that mango extracts acted against the UVB-induced skin ageing in mice. A Chinese study has pointed out that mangoes are anti-carcinogenic and prevent skin cancer.

Yes, mango can trigger a little of your acne problems because of the high glycemic index. But only if you eat a lot of them. Mangoes consumed in moderation will not cause any acne or pimpled skin. So the next time if you have someone telling you that mangoes cause acne, bust the myth for them. The king of fruit has anti-oxidising properties instead. Mangoes do not cause acne unless you consume a lot of them. Go enjoy the mango season!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 11, 2018 05:04 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).