Green tea has been employed as a natural cure for acne for many years. It is famous for its health benefits and has been used in China for many, many years to cure all sorts of health problems. It is high in a compound named epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which is a powerful antioxidant. Scientific studies have found that it will kill cancer cells and it has also reported to be active in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, infections and in reducing blood cholesterol levels.
Studies have concluded that the EGCG, in addition to acting as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, can help to reduce swelling on the skin that may occur with acne. In one study the American Academy of Dermatology used a 1% concentration of EGCG in a cream which, when used on the skin, was found to improve the acne at least as well as, and sometimes an improvement on, a cream of benzoyl peroxide. In addition the cream didn't cause dryness to the skin which is a usual problem with using benzoyl peroxide or some other harsh chemicals.
Gels and lotions may be purchased containing green tea or you could make your own in your kitchen. Add some water to green tea and heat until boiling, then apply the cooled down preparation to affected areas. In addition you could drink green tea which allows the nutrients to begin to work from within. Drink at least 3 cups of green tea every day and apply the preparation containing green tea to your skin as many as three times a day. After about a month you should see a significant improvement in the condition of your acne and you should have a healthier skin.
There are lots of uses of green tea for dieting and skin conditions, the use in the treatment of acne is just one of them. As with all natural remedies for acne you should integrate use of green tea with a healthier lifestyle which must include drinking plenty of water every day and eating a vitamin and mineral rich diet. Don't give up if you do not see results immediately. As is common with many milder cures for acne green tea treatment will improve the health of your skin over time.
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