There are studies showing that it lowers male hormones, but it is unclear whether it is effective for acne.
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Recently, claims have been made on TikTok that spearmint tea helps relieve acne. [사진=’데일리메일’ 보도내용 캡처]Recently, claims have been made on TikTok that spearmint tea helps relieve acne. The British daily ‘Daily Mail’ recently reported that they are praising the efficacy of spearmint tea, saying that it relieves freckles and excessive sebum by drinking it every day.
Those who found spearmint tea to be effective for acne said, ‘You need to drink spearmint tea for at least a month to see changes in acne,’ and ‘Because spearmint lowers blood testosterone levels, it is helpful to drink it when testosterone levels are high, which can cause acne.’ insisted. One user even posted before-and-after photos of the changes that occurred after drinking spearmint tea.
Advocates say spearmint is especially effective for hormonal acne. One video cited the results of a 2015 study by the American Academy of Dermatology and claimed that drinking two cups of spearmint tea every day could get rid of hormonal acne. But experts say more research is needed to determine the link.
One study found that testosterone levels decreased after drinking spearmint tea. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]Dr Anojan Arulananthan, head of retail health at Holland & Barrett, a British health food multinational chain that has seen sales of spearmint tea rise 210 per cent in the past week, said: “To reach these conclusions we need a larger sample and a longer period of time. “Research over a period of time is needed,” he said. According to Dr. Arulananthan’s explanation, hormonal acne is caused by excessive secretion of male hormones, mainly androgens such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, which increases sebum production and clogs pores. It usually appears on the jawline or lower face before and after a woman’s menstrual period.
A study conducted by researchers at Eastbourne Regional General Hospital in the UK and published in the journal Phytotherapy Research in 2010 examined the effects of drinking spearmint tea on hormones in 41 participants. A comparison of a group that drank spearmint tea for a month with a placebo group found that those who drank spearmint tea had a significant decrease in testosterone levels. Dr. Arulananthan said that if these findings are confirmed, reduced testosterone levels could have an impact on hormonal acne.
However, many experts emphasized that while it is interesting that spearmint tea can lower testosterone levels, there is no evidence that it has a direct effect on hormonal acne. Dr. Jane Ravenscroft, of the British Association of Dermatologists, said, “Acne can have many causes and can be very difficult to manage, so it is wise to be skeptical of quick solutions advertised on social media.” She added, “Spearmint tea’s antioxidant and “Although its antibacterial properties may have health benefits, they have not been proven to be effective in improving acne,” he said.
Dr Emma Wedgeworth, a dermatologist and spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation, also said there was not enough evidence to routinely drink spearmint tea to treat acne. “While it may be useful for mild acne, it may not help with severe acne,” he said. “There are many great treatments for acne, so we want to help patients minimize the pain and long-term risk of acne as much as possible. “We want to make the right treatment available as quickly as possible.”
Dr. Arulananthan said, “Spearmint tea tastes good and helps with hydration, so it may be a good idea to check with your doctor in advance to make sure it does not affect the medications you are currently taking, and then try it yourself to see if it helps relieve your symptoms.” said. However, these herbal teas should not be used as a replacement for medical treatment, and it is recommended that you always consult your doctor before trying anything new.
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