Green tea has been used as a natural acne home remedy for a long time. It is well known for its health benefits and has been used in China for many, many years to treat a variety of conditions. It is high in a chemical named epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which is an effective antioxidant. Clinical studies have found that it can decrease cancer cells and it has also proved to be effective in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases and in reducing cholesterol levels.

Some studies have reported that epigallocatechin gallate, in addition to being an an antioxidant, can help to reduce swelling of the skin that often occurs with acne. In a study the American Academy of Dermatology used 1% EGCG in a cream which, when used on the skin, helped to improve the acne as much as, and sometimes an improvement on, a cream of benzoyl peroxide. In addition the cream did not result in any dryness of the skin which is a usual problem with using benzoyl peroxide or other acne treatments.

Creams and gels can be purchased that contain green tea or you can easily make a preparation in your kitchen. Take some green tea, add to some water and boil, then apply the cooled down preparation to affected areas. In addition you could make a drink of green tea which will allow the ingredients to work from inside. You should drink at least 2 cups of green tea every day and administer the preparation containing green tea to the skin as many as three times a day. After two to three weeks you should see a significant improvement in the condition of your acne and you will have a healthier skin.

There are plenty of uses of green tea for both losing weight and skin conditions, treatment of acne is only one of them. As with all natural acne home remedies you should combine use of green tea with a healthy way of life which must include drinking eight glasses of water each day and eating a nutritious diet. Do not give up if your acne does not clear immediately. As with many natural remedies for acne green tea treatment will improve the health of your skin over time.

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