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Want to Fight Acne? Green Tea is Your Friend

Want to Fight Acne? Green Tea is Your Friend

The expression on my face when I have skin trouble – GRRRR!
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Some say acne is caused by greasy food, cheap cosmetics, stress or, for adolescents, hormones.

Acne often symbolizes youth and may remind you of those happily awkward middle and high school days, but it is no surprise that we all want to avoid skin trouble as much as possible. Also acne isn't a problem just for teenagers. Adults also suffer from acne and this skin disease can have lasting effects, leaving scars.

There are multiple treatment methods that currently exist. Taking pills, applying balms or going for laser or light treatments are among the more common (and costly). Now we can add another treatment method to the list –greentea!

Want to Fight Acne? Green Tea is Your Friend

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A group of researchers at Seoul National University Hospital in South Koreafoundthat the major antioxidant in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has acne-fighting properties. EGCG decreased levels of the of bacteria that is the main cause of acne. It also helped clear up existing outbreaks.

Based on this finding, we can expect to see more green tea-based acne treatments on the dermatologists shelves. But why wait for another product? Maybe it's worth a try to just pick up a box of green tea next time you visit the supermarket.

About the author by Sophie Choi

Born in Korea and raised on three different continents, I have always been enthusiastic to share the uniqueness of Korean culture and design. On top of that, the advanced level of Korean technology makes me proud to call myself Korean and motivates me to spread technology related news to more people around the world. The list of things I like (and like to do) is endless: Shopping, Gummy jellies, Lilies... and it goes on

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