Green tea’s effect on acne prone skin

Those seeking any a solution to acne breakouts often question whether or not household remedies can help.

Green tea has been scientifically proven to provide numerous benefits for skin health and is often cited as one of the best ways to treat acne, according to BioClarity.com.

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Green tea can relieve acne symptoms, as it is filled with antioxidants that fight free radicals and nurse damaged skin to heath. Acne treatment products that contain green tea, like BioClarity’s 3-step routine as well as other soothing compounds, can help alleviate acne and fight breakouts better than other common remedies including Vitamin C.

Q: Can drinking green tea cure acne

A: Drinking green tea can help reduce acne breakouts. Drinking tea helps cut down on sebum production and reduces inflammation while simultaneously improving your immune system. Combining these three benefits means great things for fighting acne, and drinking tea can help cure acne woes.   

High insulin and blood sugar levels can worsen acne, so it’s important to keep blood sugar low and insulin levels stable to ensure your skin looks its best. Regular consumption of green tea might help in these endeavours. Acne patients who struggle with severe systemic inflammation can find great benefits in a cup (or 6!) of green tea. Regular consumption of green tea can provide anti-inflammatory benefits, and provide a significant portion of strong antioxidants to aid in skin health, both in appearance and feeling.

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Green tea can have positive effects on skin health, but drinking numerous cups of this natural elixir won’t automatically clear your skin. However, the green tea extract and green tea oils found in acne treatments can significantly help reduce the appearance of acne blemishes and fight against the dryness and irritation that comes with acne inflammation. Topical treatments can have a much larger marked effect on acne breakouts, but a combination of using green tea on acne alongside its consumption can help the skin from the inside out.

Note: The relationship between green tea and acne is complicated, but numerous studies show that green tea extract has the power to calm the skin, and minimise the appearance of acne blemishes. While there is much research proving that green tea extract can provide wonderful benefits for the skin, green tea moisturiser or a cold tea bag alone won’t do the trick. Consider seeing a dermatologist if you have serious acne or skin problems.

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