4 Herbs Than Can Help Clear Cystic Acne (Part 2)

First off I will introduce myself! I’m Marissa Schillinger and I help women with chronic acne get clear, glowing skin naturally by taking a personalized, holistic approach! I struggled with pretty severe cystic acne in my past and am currently in the process of healing my pitted acne scarring. You can find all sorts of acne tips and information within my blog!

Let’s get on with this post, now!!

Spearmint

Spearmint can be great for helping clear cystic acne because it has antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.1 As well, there are compounds in spearmint that can inhibit and stimulate the endocrine system, so it can be great for balancing hormones.2 Spearmint also contains menthol, which can help soothe you and help you to relax and calm down. Relaxation is important when it comes to healing acne because your body isn’t fully able to heal if it is not in a relaxed state.

Dandelion

Dandelion is really great for supporting liver health. It has been shown to help the liver with detoxification, improve the flow of bile, and may be helpful in protecting the liver from hepatic injury.3 It is also high in nutrients & antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory properties.4 All of these benefits and properties make it an amazing herb to help clear acne, especially due to it helping support detoxification – since chemicals, heavy metals, and other pollutants can contribute to acne.

Nettle

Nettle has been shown to have anti-fungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.5 As well, it is a great source of antioxidants, nutrients, and chlorophyll, which are amazing for skin and overall health.6 This makes nettle a really great herb to help improve skin health and appearance.

Licorice root

Licorice has been shown to have antiviral and antimicrobial properties.7 It has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.8 Due to all of it’s benefits, licorice has been used by people for centuries.

As a quick recap, these are 4 Herbs that can be helpful in clearing cystic acne: spearmint, dandelion, nettle, and licorice root.

Important note: As with all herbs, depending on the person and their current state, some herbs may be harmful. Consult with a healthcare provider before consuming any herbal supplements.