Turns out spearmint tea is excellent for clearing adult acne

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.
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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I would love to try spearment tea. I have tried it only in mint or mouthwash form.
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Definitely need to try Spearmint Tea sounds very nice would be treat to have a blend of Tea that not only tastes good but is good for your skin.
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Spearmint every now and then is great
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I've not seen spearmint tea at the supermarket - maybe I'm not looking hard enough. It's definitely something I want to try.
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WOW. Great article. Excited to see if this works!
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I have heard about the benefits of spearmint tea for those who have PCOS
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I love spearmint!! It's my fave mint flavour - so much so that I grow it in my garden - as well as choc mint! I'll be using it in tea now that I've read this!!
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I love tea and drink piping hot tea all throughout the day. I enjoy a cup of herbally, minty tea before bed time.
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Love mint tea and mint blends with green tea. Glad it is also doing me good.
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I loveeee my spearmint tea.
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I'm not a tea drinker at all, nor do I suffer from acne.
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Ive not tried spearmint tea at all, I do love different teas though and would love to give it a try.
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Love home grown speramint tea. It is insanely good!
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The study this article refers to was published in 2010 so not new news. But interesting if you suffer from PCOS.
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No I do love mint teas, but the ones in the shops seem to be peppermint, will have to look out for spearmint now
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I’ve never tried spearmint tea. I’m well aware of the benefits of drinking tea, but I don’t drink it.
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I totally believe in Teas to help with health and over all well being. I don't have this problem but would certainly try it if I did.
I drink Hibiscus tea which has helped with my Hypertension and its delicious to boot!
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Hibiscus tea is interesting I'd never heard of it before until I went to Egypt years ago and they seemed to serve it a lot over there. I'm not really a fan of tea but drank it to be polite and it was quite nice.
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