Does olive leaf work for acne?
This herb is a natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, both of which properties are useful in the treatment of acne. In order to avoid scarring, the pores into which the sebaceous glands feed sebum need to be cleansed and kept free from blockage to prevent infection from surface skin bacteria Propionibacterium acnes). Although the problem starts with hormonal changes in adolescents causing the overproduction of sebum, this condition will usually gradually correct itself. The important thing is to avoid infections in the skin which can result in an immune response, inflammation and subsequent scarring. We have heard good reports of olive leaf tincture applied directly to the skin helping with acne. Internal supplementation at the same time with any form of quality extract would likely assist further by working “from the inside out”. • Is olive leaf extract an athletes foot remedy? A strong tincture normally works well for Athlete’s foot. Take a piece of cotton wool and soak it with
