No More Acne

Drinking green tea is a very effective herbal treatment for acne. It is being used by the Chinese as a traditional medicine for the cure of various ailments. Drinking of green tea has been found to be very effective in the treatment of moderate to severe acne.

Green tea is very beneficial to health as it contains a number of antioxidants like Polyphenols and flavonoids. Antioxidants protect the body from the various free radicals which are produced due to different oxidative processes in the body. These free radicals cause damages to our body cells which ultimately lead to diseases like atherosclerosis, heart problems and cancer. Green tea contains about 8 to 10 times Polyphenols as compared to fruits and vegetables.
    
Due to it’s antioxidant properties, drinking of green tea is beneficial for the treatment of acne. These antioxidants protect our skin cells from damages caused by free radicals. A study has shown that the treatment of acne by using green tea cream is as effective as treating by 4% benzoil peroxide solution. Actually green tea is better as it has no side effects whereas benzoil peroxide may cause some side effects like itching and allergic reactions.

Green tea reduces inflammation and helps to detoxify the body. It also helps to reduce excess hormonal activity which is a major cause of acne. It prevents the acne wounds from getting infected by bacteria. Regular consumption of green tea also protects the body from the risk of skin cancer.
 
Researchers suggest that to get the fullest benefits of green tea, one should consume at least five cups a day. It is better if we drink it without sugar. For the treatment of acne, green tea extract can be used topically,in the form of a cream. It can also be taken as a pill.

So, green tea is an excellent herbal supplement which can be used not only for the treatment of acne, but for the overall improvement of your health.

Filed under: Acne Treatments