J Invest Dermatol February 2013 PMID 23096708

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate improves acne in humans by modulating intracellular molecular targets and inhibiting P. acnes.

Ji Young Yoon, Hyuck Hoon Kwon, Seong Uk Min, Diane M Thiboutot, Dae Hun Suh

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The discussions illustrate a moderate interest in practical skincare results, with users sharing mixed personal experiences, such as one saying 'benzyl, clean pillow, etcetcetc did absolutely zilch' and another mentioning that combining EGCG with curology improved their results. The tone is informal and centered around individual outcomes, indicating awareness but limited engagement with the scientific aspects or potential implications of the publication.

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  • EGCG, a compound in green tea, helps improve acne by reducing sebum production, inflammation, and the growth of bacteria called P. acnes, all of which contribute to the skin condition.
  • In laboratory studies, EGCG affects skin cells to lower sebum by interfering with specific molecular pathways and also induces cell death in bacteria and skin cells involved in acne.
  • An 8-week clinical trial showed that applying EGCG to the skin significantly improved acne symptoms and was safe for use, supporting its potential as a new acne treatment.]

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@acesounderglass @scholzmx @goblinodds @seconds_0 https://t.co/U3Si0t6oKY benzyl, clean pillow, etcetcetc did absolutely zilch curology’s formula works but only on the areas i apply it to egcg + curology and i’m good

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