Alright, so, I’ve been dealing with acne for a while now, and I’ve tried a bunch of stuff. I heard about this matcha thing and thought, why not give it a shot? I mean, I like drinking it, so maybe it’ll do something for my skin too.
I started by just drinking it every day. I’d make myself a cup of matcha in the morning. It’s pretty easy, just whisk some powder with hot water. It gave me a nice little energy boost, which was cool. I did this every morning with my breakfast to start the day feeling a little better.
After a couple of weeks, I didn’t really see a huge difference in my skin. It felt a bit softer, maybe? But the zits were still there. So, I thought, let’s try something else. I remembered reading somewhere that you can use matcha directly on your skin.
So I started making a simple face mask. I’d take a spoonful of matcha powder and mix it with a little bit of water to make a paste. It looked kinda funny, all green and stuff. I’d put it on my face, especially on the spots where I had the most breakouts. I’d leave it on for like 15 minutes and then wash it off. My skin felt kind of tight and clean after that.
- Week 1-2: Drank matcha every morning.
- Week 3 onwards: Started using matcha as a face mask, 2-3 times a week.
I kept doing this for a few more weeks. I also read somewhere that matcha is supposed to reduce sebum which can cause acne. I kept up with the masks and the daily drinking, hoping for the best. And you know what? It actually started working! I learned that it takes about eight weeks for any changes to show.
After about two months, I noticed that my skin was getting clearer. The redness went down, and I wasn’t getting as many new breakouts. My skin tone looked more even, too. It wasn’t like a miracle cure or anything, but it definitely helped.
So, yeah, that’s my matcha story. It’s not just a tasty drink; it actually did something good for my skin. If you’re struggling with acne, maybe give it a try. It’s not too expensive, and it’s kind of fun to do. Just mix it up, drink it, and put it on your face. Who knows, it might just work for you too!
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