| Is it really true that green tea can help in treating | | | | for best results, allow the liquid to dry in your skin. |
| acne? A lot of people are claiming that green tea has | | | | Aside from topical use, you can also drink the tea to |
| special components that are effective in clearing | | | | achieve the same benefits. Drinking green tea or |
| one's skin while others say that it's not true. The | | | | using it as a supplement can also prevent acne |
| truth will be revealed in this article. | | | | because the EGCG component works by reducing |
| A lot of scientists say that green tea is very | | | | the occurrence and development of |
| effective when to comes to treating acne and as | | | | dihydro-testosterone, a hormone that causes acne. |
| well as preventing future breakouts. Aside from being | | | | The EGCG extract really works but is not a quick fix. |
| recognized for the many health benefits that green | | | | The recommended dosage of green tea is at least 2 |
| tea brings, they are also known for their positive | | | | cups per day. You will start seeing the effects after |
| effects on the skin. | | | | two to four weeks of drinking the tea. |
| One of the very many benefits of green tea on | | | | In addition, it is advisable have a healthy diet that is |
| one's skin is its ability to fight inflammation on the | | | | free from refined carbohydrates and milk. As much |
| skin. This explains why pimples and unattractive red | | | | as possible, a less stressful lifestyle is desirable. |
| acne scars would not look too obvious because | | | | One thing that you should watch out for is the sugar |
| green tea helps in reducing inflammatory processes in | | | | filled versions that usually comes in cans or bottles. |
| the skin. | | | | When green tea is added with sugar, the anti-acne |
| In some studies, it had been found that | | | | property will no longer take effect, defeating its |
| Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a type of catechin, | | | | purpose. |
| works as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and | | | | If it is not possible for you to drink green tea two |
| antioxidant that works naturally in the body to help | | | | times a day, you can substitute any high quality |
| fight acne. | | | | supplements that contain EGCG. See to it that the |
| According to American Academy of Dermatology, a | | | | process in manufacturing the EGCG does not involve |
| clearer skin can be achieved when using a cream that | | | | ethylene acetate in extracting the green tea because |
| contains about 3% of EGCG compared to using a | | | | it is a harmful ingredient or chemical that is mainly |
| topical solution that contains about 4% of benzoyl | | | | used to poison insects |
| peroxide. | | | | Not all people though may be satisfied by the effects |
| What's good about it is that the ingredients are all | | | | of green tea to their skin. These are actually the |
| natural and there are no known side effects unlike | | | | people who care less about their stress levels and |
| other products that are made from synthetic | | | | food intake. In order for one to maximize the full |
| chemicals which cause dry and irritated skin. | | | | benefits of green tea, they should understand that it |
| If green tea cream or lotion is not an option, you can | | | | is also important to incorporate healthy eating habits |
| choose another green tea alternative by simply boiling | | | | along with a stress-free lifestyle to start achieving a |
| a bag of green tea herb. Allow it to cool down and | | | | skin that is clear and acne-free. |