Does Any of the Plant Stuff Work for Acne? | CC Podcast #112

First Posted on September 9, 2024 in:insights & debunksshop like a pro

Continuing our acne series, we’ve been able to delve into some solid actives with pretty juicy data behind it, but there are quite a few less validated ingredients that are pretty popular and worth a look. In this episode, we look at succinic acid, mugwort, witch hazel, and tea tree oil. Four popular plant-ish actives that have gained some traction as magical home remedies for acne breakouts. Let’s see if the data holds up shall we?

1:08 | Succinic Acid, Mugwort, & Witch Hazel for Acne

20:09 | Tea Tree Oil

33:54 | Shopping for Plant Stuff for Acne

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