Changes in weather can be confusing for your skin, leading to the occasional breakout. There are too many acne treatments out there. Confused as to what to try? Don't worry, we got you. Green tea for acne is the holy grail. Combat blemishes with this powerful green tea spot treatment. The catechins in green tea have antibacterial properties that fight acne-causing bacteria and can help to regulate acne-causing hormonal imbalances. Green tea is also anti-inflammatory, meaning it calms redness and inflammation.
Often, store bought products contain chemicals that do more harm to your skin than repair. Try this DIY acne treatment that takes 2 minutes to whip up. With no added chemicals, this green tea toner is a homemade treatment that helps fight acne easily and effortlessly.GREEN TEA ACNE SPOT TREATMENT
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- 1/4 cup freshly brewed green tea. We suggest using non-flavored green tea. Here are some options:
- Bare Leaves - Organic Gunpowder Green Tea
- Bi Luo Chun's - Green Tea
- Bitaco's Columbain Green Tea
- Heavenly Tea's - Jasmine Green
- 4-5 drops tea tree oil
- 1/4 cup water
- cotton balls
THE SECRET TO GREEN TEA ACNE TREATMENT
This green tea treatment is super simple and easy to make! All you have to do is mix together the green tea, water, and tea tree oil. Then, soak a cotton ball in the solution and apply it to any blemishes or breakouts you may have.
Let it dry on your skin for about 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water. Repeat up to 3 times a day for best results! Use this green tea mask/toner for a week to see your acne disappear.