Spearmint Tea for Acne

Name: Spearmint Tea for Acne
Brand: DIY & Homemade
Rating: 4.2 (36 reviews)

4.2

36 reviews

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5.0

from

selenajade

12 years ago

IM LITERALLY FREAKING OUT AS I AM TYPING THIS REVIEW GUYS. THIS STUFF IS A M A Z I N G so my skin is extremelyyyy oily. it has been since i was 11 and to the point where even with powder im a...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue

4.0

from

delmyee

12 years ago

I drink spearmint tea daily, along with plenty of water. I drink it do to hairy face by nature, I have always had facial hair, but not until two years ago did it get so bad that i almost gave up....

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown

2.0

from

Lydia07

12 years ago

I tried this because I went on and then off of prednisone and the steroid messed up my hormones and caused hormonal acne. I tried drinking two to three strong cups a day. I think it may have...

About reviewer (309 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue

2.0

from

MichT2013

12 years ago

I was told that drinking spearmint tea helped women (who were going through menopause or after having a hysterectomy) by reducing the amount of androgen/testosterone your body makes. Thus it helps...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

1.0

from

JenLovesPolish

13 years ago

I bought Bigelow spearmint tea in an attempt to help regulate my very heavy and irregular periods and help with hormonal acne around my chin and jawline. I've tried drinking it 2 times a day for ...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

4.0

from

Daphers

13 years ago

I’ve been drinking spearmint tea for about three months now in an attempt to reduce my androgen-related acne. I drink a cup twice a day. Some people restrict their drinking to a certain portion...

About reviewer (125 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

3.0

from

nico678

14 years ago

Well I have had a weird experience with drinking mint tea daily. I initially drank it to try and control hormonal acne, which I felt it did control any large breakouts I may have had. Why I have...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel

5.0

from

MsDime

14 years ago

Excellent on my hormonal acne! I was getting at least 3 extremely sore cysts filled with pus every single day. They would be underneath the skin and feel like the center of a bruise. I drink 2 bags...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Momtobal

15 years ago

This really works. I have hormonal oily skin with whiteheads that pop up over night on the sides of my nose and chin even with being diligent with benzoyl peroxide and BHA's. I hate it! The only...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel

1.0

from

genahy

15 years ago

Well, after all the comments about how spearmint tea is a savior for hormonal acne, I figured what the hell, why not give it a try. I was somewhat scared to try because of all the horror stories...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

from

i9jadei9

15 years ago

This tea is truly amazing!! I read about it here on the skincare board and figured anything is worth a try!! I've been drinking it every single day a little over a month and while I can't say if...

About reviewer (83 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

rosieposie1234

15 years ago

I have also been drinking spearmint tea twice a day for over 3 months. My skin which usually has acne breakouts every month is clear. My period was two weeks late the first month I tried it, one...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Sarah613

15 years ago

Ok, I think this is working! hallelujah! I have been drinking 2-4 strong cups a day for about 2 weeks. I got through that time of the month with just one minor zit, and that when I started drinking...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

AuNatural716

15 years ago

Ok, so I drank a cup of this tea every now and then when I first found out about its anti-androgenic properties online...But when summer started, I decided to go all out and try it to a full...

About reviewer (264 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

5.0

from

ilovebacon

16 years ago

This is working!!!! This month has been the busiest and most stressful probably of my whole life. I had my TOTM last week and made it through without any major breakouts. I can't remember the...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

from

sloro

16 years ago

Please see below links for scientific research regarding spearmint tea and the regulation of hormones. It has research showing excellent results for those with PCOS as well. Researchers also say...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Coarse

EyesHazel