Green Tea Extract

Green Tea is a powerful antioxidant. Green Tea has long been known to have powerful health promoting properties, including fighting free radicals, but even more exciting is the fact that green tea may also be a highly effective acne fighter. Green Tea can fight bacteria, reduce inflammation and decrease hormone activity - all excellent acne fighting qualities. A recent study by Dr. Jennifer Gan-Wong of the Memorial Medical Center in the Philippines has illustrated green tea's acne fighting abilities. Dr. Gan-Wong presented her team's findings at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting and the results of the blind test were very impressive. A three percent green tea extract was tested against the leading treatment for acne - a four percent benzoyl peroxide cream. Over a twelve week period the green tea was shown to improve the overall appearance of the subjects' complexions better than the benzoyl peroxide and with less incidence of irritation.

Willow Bark Extract

The history of the usage of White Willow Bark goes back as far as 500BC when ancient Chinese healers used it to control pain. Willow Bark contains salicin which is a precursor to salicylic acid. Willow Bark is known for its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. The premium grade of natural White Willow Bark extract used in the Stop Acne formula brings an additional natural agent to help counteract the redness and inflammation associated with acne.