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From cleansers to exfoliants to lotions, there is a vast array of products out there that promise to clear acne. Some products include well-known ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid and other names that you have to Google. But, now there’s a new super-power ingredient that is a must-try.
Science has shown that CBD is able to help treat acne by targeting the causes – bacteria and inflammation.
When the pores of your skin get blocked, acne occurs, forming spots that can be painful, inflamed and it can really put a dent in your confidence.
Your pores can become blocked due to a build-up of dead skin cells, bacteria or oil.
Traditional spot-fighting products target acne-causing bacteria, removing dead skin cells, drying out and reducing inflammation in already formed pimples and preventing pores from blocking.
A recent study showed that CBD blocked oil production in the skin cells reduced-inflammation. While other research has shown that CBD can help kill bacteria that cause spots.
As CBD has gained traction for a wealth of health benefits in recent years, lots of studies have been carried out to discover its…
