Green Tea and Acne

As compared to other types of teas, green tea is not fermented instead it is steamed soon after been plucked in order to prevent the oxidation of the leaves to retain the active substances within the leaves.

Green tea (Camellia Sinensis) extract contains high content of Polyphenols. Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant is another most important component of green tea.

Green tea has proved to be anti-bacterial that reduces inflammation, decreases hormone activity, capable of killing the potentially deadly Staphylococcus Aureus and the bacteria that cause Bacterium acne.

Green tea's antioxidants have been shown to be highly beneficial to acne prevention. These antioxidants help your body to fight against free radicals that cause damage to cells and tissues in your body. Green tea therapy is less toxic and has fewer or no side effects as compare to other drug based products.

In an independent study, Dr. Gan-Wong in 2003 reported to the American Academy of Dermatology that the results in treating acne were the same when he compared a green tea cream with having 3% of green tea, to a 4% Benzoyl Peroxide solution. Therefore, the natural anti-bacterial properties of green tea can be effective to treat acne. This herbal acne remedy is available in the form of green tea cream. Green Tea with Honeysuckle is often known as 'Pimple Tea' in China. It also aids digestion and helps to detoxify your system when drunk after a meal and getting rid of the toxins prevent acne.