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    Turns out spearmint tea is excellent for clearing adult acne

    14 May 2020 8:41 PM | Posted by
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     We’d  like to preface this article by saying that we mean no disrespect to peppermint tea, (and excuse our inner Kanye coming out) but, spearmint tea has some of the greatest skin healing properties of all time. 

    The leafy green has recently gained attention from dermatologists and internet forum users alike, describing this member of the mint family as 'magic' for cystic acne.

    Nutritionist, Asha Dillon, explains that this so-called magic might also be referred to as (big word coming up) 'anti-androgens'.

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    And while using mint in the treatment of cystic acne isn't earth-shatteringly new, the benefits of ingesting spearmint for hormone stabilisation is news to us: "The anti-androgenic properties in spearmint are responsible for reducing the level of hormones called androgens within the body," Asha tells.

    In short, this means that it reduces the male hormones present in all of us, which can contribute to acne within females. 
     
    High androgen levels can also cause excessive hair growth, irregular or absent periods. You know, all the stuff us ladies just love, right? So spearmint is a stellar ingredient in this arena too.
     

    Sound too good to be true? Well, there's even further science to back it up.

    According to this study,  during a 30 day trial, participants who drank two cups of spearmint tea for one month experienced significantly reduced testosterone levels, proving spearmint to be an effective way to stabilise acne-inducing hormones. 

    But wait, we're not done impressing you with all the #facts.

    According to a study done in 2015 by the American Academy of Dermatology, two cups of organic spearmint tea a day reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 25 per cent after 30 days and by 51 per cent after three months. 

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    And even if you don’t see miracle results after a few months of sipping on spearmint tea, you will still gain other benefits such as hydration and overall skin health.

    So, next time you’re faced with the decision of peppermint vs spearmint tea when you’re at the supermarket, remember that spearmint has the most anti-inflammatory and potent skin healing properties of all its mint family members. We love the one from Planet Organics.

    Have you ever tried spearmint tea before?

     

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    Elunia 30 May 2020 4:24 PM

    I usually see peppermint tea not spearmint tea in the shops. I am not sure that I would be able to disassociate the tea taste with the spearmint toothpaste flavour I usually buy.

    MerryGoRound 30 May 2020 3:56 PM

    Spearmint tea, without any other mints or additives is so hard to find, but so refreshing. Other mint teas make me nauseated (even though they are supposed to have the opposite effect), so I definitely need to find spearmint-only tea.

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    Nys Silver 25 May 2020 2:39 PM

    Never knew this but I love drinking it!

    bebeautiful34 25 May 2020 12:00 PM

    This is interesting! I always thought mint tea was the same, I'm going to have to look out for spearmint tea.

    Jessica712 25 May 2020 11:54 AM

    Thats interesting. Ill have to try some spearmint tea.

    Love bug 24 May 2020 9:03 PM

    Fantastic article thanks heaps for this. I absolutely love peppermint tea but didn't realise the immense health benefits of spearmint nor even payed any attention to it,

    Also something interesting is if spearmint tea is anti inflammatory that means its fantastic for our insides and digestive system.

    Normap 24 May 2020 7:59 PM

    I dont like spearmint tea because it reminds me of chewing gum. I do like the cup in the picture above, it is so pretty.

    Elunia 30 May 2020 4:22 PM

    I also usually buy spearmint toothpaste which gives a similar association.

    IndieAna 24 May 2020 6:11 PM

    I've tried peppermint tea, would now love to give spearmint tea a try

    darasparkle 24 May 2020 5:50 PM

    Ooh that's interesting! I'm not a massive tea fan but with the colder weather I definitely think I will be having more.

    ray_jay 24 May 2020 8:07 AM

    i love tea might try it

    Astrid111 23 May 2020 4:48 PM

    Disappointed that you haven't included even the most basic health disclaimer in this article. If you want to take herbal supplements (even in the form of tea) you should really do so under the guidance of a health professional. Messing with your hormones (even if they are out of whack to begin with) can have serious health consequences.

    Miramarmari 23 May 2020 4:24 PM

    This so interesting especially about the results

    maggieball 23 May 2020 10:08 AM

    Interesting! I love the taste of spearmint tea so nothing to lose - it’s a lovely drink.

    Hayley644 23 May 2020 9:04 AM

    Not really a fan of tea.

    Ethelinde 22 May 2020 7:47 PM

    I tried this a long time ago but it made me really sick. I couldn't keep it up.

    Snazzie 22 May 2020 6:58 PM

    So they told me that my rosacea is a form of adult acne. Does that mean that the spearmint tea might help it? I'd love to find something so simple that might help my skin!

    Ktlou 17 Jun 2020 7:03 PM

    Hi Snazzie. Me too! Worth a try wouldnt you agree? I have also started taking Happy Hormones (Ive been looking at it for over a year but worried it waste my money). 2 months in and I have seen some improvements. Good Luck, adult achne who needs it!

    Wn0873 24 May 2020 9:52 AM

    Due to menopause, I'm starting to get red, flushed skin. Might be worth a shot?

    Snazzie 24 May 2020 2:57 PM

    Me too! My skin is definitely worse since menopause :-(

    Chrystalage 22 May 2020 9:22 AM

    Homegrown or organic mint teas are delicious. We always grow ours in a pot so it doesn’t take over the garden.

    talk-a-lot 21 May 2020 11:04 PM

    I have not tried spearmint tea only peppermint. I will have to try it even if I do not have adult acne.

    Chicklet 21 May 2020 8:20 PM

    I’d heard of peppermint tea, but not spearmint tea before. Interesting.

    Lawliet 21 May 2020 6:47 PM

    Thankfully I don't suffer from adult acne but spearmint tea is great for a bloated belly!

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