The curative properties of green tea are proven by many studies. The unprocessed green tea is a source of anti-oxidants which protect the body against the free radicals from the environment, thus the body is offered new weapons to fight against the factors which damage the DNA and annihilate any molecule that can turn into cancerous cell. The ingredients responsible for this advanced protection are the polyphenols and bioflavonoids. The research carried by specialist has discovered that, in addition to fighting several types of cancer, green tea prevents tooth decay and can be used in weight loss diets. Because it is considered to be a mild anti-septic, green tea is also used in treating acne.

The teenage is the period in which people experience acne. Yet, not only teenagers can suffer from acne. Men and women, especially women at menopause suffer from hormonal imbalance which often leads to acne. People affected by this skin condition feel embarrassed by the way they look, are anxious and can even fall into depression, refusing to leave the house. Even though this disease causes so many physical and psychological problems, not all the people trust the chemical anti-acne products available on the market. For this type of people natural remedies are the best. Now they can include green tea on the long list of natural treatments against acne.

A study carried at the Memorial Medical Center by the Philippine doctors has provided people with the scientific prove that green tea is effective in treating acne. The experiment was made on 100 patients suffering from acne. They were divided into two groups, each group having a different treatment. The first group was given benzoyl peroxide based products, while the second group tried a cream containing 3% extract of green tea. The first group reported more side effects than the second. Those using green tea extract had less allergenic effects and skin itching. In addition to that, the aspect of the skin from the patients in the second group ameliorated faster.

This study is quite recent, thus many of the findings are not yet given as certain. However, given the well known benefic properties of green tea, these conclusions can be valid. Another effective natural remedy is tea tree extract. There are many products available on the market which contain tea tree extract in combination with green tea extract.

For most of the women, having beautiful and healthy skin is their dream. To convince yourself of the vast range of products which promise to fulfill their dream you only need to pay a visit to the local store. Most of the products are designed whether to rejuvenate the skin, to revitalize it, to prevent or to cure any blemishes or make the skin white as snow. Even though many of these products cost a fortune, women keep on buying them with the hope that they will look young forever.

What women don’t know is that one of the best skin products can be found on a shelf in their kitchen. Organic products have already been tried by people who want to have a healthy skin. Their advantage is that they have the same effects as the expensive chemical skin care products available in stores, but don’t have side effects and don’t damage the skin in any way.

The curative potential of olive oil has been discovered by the ancient cultures. It was first cultivated by the Greeks on the island of Crete, about 4,000 years ago and was successfully integrated into the Minoan economy. The oil was then kept into large settling tanks. The Greeks used it to flavor their foods, light the oil lamps and make soaps. Soon after being known and cultivated on a large scale, the Mediterranean women started to use olive oil as a skin moisturizer, soother for sunburns and skin highlighter.

Nowadays, oil is known for its positive effects and it is used in stimulating bone growth and calcium absorption, in the prevention of severe diseases such as cancer, skin ages and diabetes, in cholesterol regulation. In addition to that it has been proved that olive oil is good for low density lipoprotein cholesterol oxidation. It is also known as anti-hypertensive, anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory. The antioxidants contained by olive oil are said to counteract the effects caused by the UV radiations and neutralize the damage caused by the free radicals.

Olive oil should not be used as a sunscreen, as it doesn’t offer protection against the UV radiation. Yet, you can use it as a cosmetic, to moisturize the skin as it attracts the moisture form air and inserts it in the skin. Due to its moisturizing and anti-bacterial properties, the olive oil can be successfully used in the treatment of skin diseases such as eczema and acne. This is why, before spending all your money on expensive, chemical-based skin care products, you should try this wonder oil or some natural products which contain it.

Olive oil can be used on your entire body. Apply it on your nails and cuticles to give them more strength, massage your scalp with it and you will see how your hair will grow shinier or put some oil drops into your bathwater to moisturize all your skin. As you can see, olive oil can make wonders for your skin, keeping it healthy and beautiful.