Excess secretion the sebaceous glands which are unable to pour out of the skin is the main reason for the formation of acne on the skin. Acnes usually appear in the form of red pigmentations or swelling on the surface of the skin and often leave behind scars or spots. Acne is the most common of the various skin problems that are encountered especially among teenagers and since it is a very common problem, there a wide variety of acne treatment products available in the market. While some of them are effective, some are useless too. It is to be remembered that acne treatment is a time consuming process and while certain supplements may aid acne reduction quickly, these are not permanent procedures. If one takes into consideration the different kinds of acne treatment products currently available, one will find that many of these are natural or herbal products, plant extracts and these are widely used in treating acne as many people believe in resorting to natural variants for treating ailments. This is because it is a common belief that herbal products are safer to use and have lesser side effects.

The green tea extract has been used since ancient times as an herbal supplement in case of treating different ailments. In fact it has been used prevalently for the betterment of health and also in treating acne as well. It is interesting to note that green tea extracts may be consumed in the form of a pill, or it can even be drunk as tea or included as a part of one's diet consumption. Therefore there are a wide number of options provided for the use of green tea extracts. One of the most significant properties of the green tea is that it possesses antioxidant and antibacterial properties which are extremely useful in fighting acne. Another very important function of the green tea extract is that green tea consumed in any form helps in detoxifying the system of toxic ingredients which can contribute suitably to acne formation. However, it is advised that green tea should not be consumed with sugar as it is said to neutralize the beneficial effects of the tea. Green tea is very effective in reducing the reddish inflammation that is caused as a result of acne formation. It is said that hormonal imbalances are also at times responsible for aiding acne formation on the skin. In such cases, green tea extract is very helpful as it facilitates the regular hormonal activity reducing the tendency of acne formation.