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Skin & Hair Concerns
Question #19500
61 days ago
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acne drinks - #19500

Kiaan

I am really struggling with my skin lately and it's just so frustrating. I’ve tried basically every product under the sun but somehow I still keep breaking out, ugh! I've been reading online about acne drinks and how they might help clear up skin. I came across these recipes for drinks that have things like green tea or lemon water, which is suppose to detoxify or something. Has anyone here had success with acne drinks? I mean, I’ve been mixing spinach and cucumber in the morning, but I feel like I'm just forcing myself to drink a veggie smoothie I don’t really like. I read somewhere that hydration can help with acne too, so I’ve been chugging water and herbal teas. But is there a science behind acne drinks actually working, or is it just another fad? Like, several friends say they swear by just drinking certain juices or teas, and I feel like I need to know if there’s any real info on this before I commit to blending and drinking all these healthy things. Is there a specific ingredient in these acne drinks people notice a difference with? I wanna give my skin a chance, but all this mixing and drinking feels like a lot of work with no results yet!

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When it comes to acne, focusing on drinkable solutions is somewhat popular, but it’s important to understand what might actually help. There’s some evidence suggesting that maintaining proper hydration, through water and herbal teas, might support skin health—since well-hydrated skin can recover better from damage and inflammation. However, labeling specific drinks as “acne cures” is somewhat misleading. Drinking green tea might offer some benefits for your skin due to its antioxidant properties, potentially reducing inflammation—an underlying cause of acne. That said, there’s little to support the idea that certain drinks alone can reliably clear acne. Spinach and cucumber smoothies might contribute to your overall vitamin and nutrient intake, but alone they don’t constitute a treatment for acne. Effective acne management often requires a multifaceted approach. While staying hydrated and consuming a balanced diet rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds may assist, topical treatments that contain ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, or even prescription medications from a healthcare professional can provide more direct results. Acne can sometimes reflect underlying hormonal imbalances or other health conditions, so occasionally a visit to a dermatologist might bring clearer insight if over-the-counter cosmetics don’t. Remember, whatever you’re trying, give it some time to work—skin improvement is usually gradual.

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