While teas have been recently hyped for their antioxidant benefits, history in Eastern cultures, and supposed health benefits of all kinds, they have also been recognized for their application to acne. While there are a few that are more popular, they have all been credited at this point to some health benefit. Even rooibos tea has been recently pushed as a weight loss tea and an acne fighting tea.
- Aloe vera-one of the most popular of teas, most don’t even realize aloe vera is a tea in the first place. But it has been used for years to repair and increase the healing rate of sunburns, therefore diminishing sores, promoting healing, and diminishing scars in general. It has therefore been used against acne mostly to protect against scarring.
- Tea tree oil-this tea also known as Melaleuca oil has actually been studied in multiple studies and shown to contribute to the acne fighting benefits. It has been studied in 5% concentrations and compared to benzoyl peroxide, showing the same caliber of benefits without the side effects. It has also been known to repair and renew skin from past damage in some cases.
- Green tea-mostly studied in weight loss and heart health, green tea has also been studied in acne reduction and skin protection. 3% green tea apparently matches the effects of 4% benzoyl peroxide. However, any concentration above that is unclear in its results against acne. It has also been known to reduce inflammation, prevent scarring, detoxify, and control hormones to some degree.