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12 Fantastic Herbs To Fight Acne (Love #10!)
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Acne, no matter your age, is an embarrassing problem to deal with. It’s ugly, it’s annoying, it’s painful, and it makes you self-conscious.
When sebum gets trapped in the pores, bacteria begins to grow, the skin becomes inflamed and acne results. Acne is not generally considered to be severe (no matter how bad we might think it looks) unless nodules or cysts are present. Nodules are large, red bumps with no “head”. They have very hard surfaces that are painful. Cysts are when these nodules fill with pus as a result of the increased bacterial growth.
There are plenty of over-the-counter remedies, but if they work so well, you have to ask yourself: Why do they come out with new products every year? You can see a doctor, but they will only prescribe chemicals. Many studies have shown that most herbs and other natural treatments work just as well as these chemicals. Why waste your money and fill your body with more chemicals than you are already exposed to on a daily basis?
Keep reading. We have 15 of the best herbs and natural treatments known to fight acne quickly with amazing results. One of these is sure to work for you!
1. Green Tea
This is an ancient Chinese remedy. Green tea is combined with honeysuckle and sold throughout Asia as “pimple tea.” Green tea is high in antioxidants that stop free radicals from damaging the skin and causing hormonal imbalances.
2. Burdock Root
Burdock root has a long history of being used as treatment for acne as well as eczema and acne rosacea. It is known to be a blood purifier and a diuretic, which cleanses the body of acne-causing bacteria. Studies show that this root has antimicrobial compounds, which reduce inflammation. Burdock root is generally consumed as a tea. Drink three to four cups of tea each day for best results.
3. Olive Leaf Extract
This remedy is taken from the leaves of Olea Europaea — olive trees to you. The extract from the leaves of these trees has antimicrobial as well as antioxidant power. Consumed orally, olive leaf extract detoxifies the body while regulating hormones. This extract will kill the bacteria that can lead to the formation of acne.
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