Green tea has been a traditional Chinese remedy to improve health and well being as well as acne.  Green tea  is rich in antioxidants.   Green tea's antihistamine like effects help reduce inflammation.   It is antibacterial and fights the bacteria that causes acne.  Studies have shown that topical green tea can be as effective as lower levels of benzoyl peroxide, which besides being very irritating, many people have allergies to it.  Most over the counter acne products contain some level of benzoyl peroxide.  Green tea is a great natural non-irritating substitute with outstanding benefits to the skin.  Our acnemed products use green tea as a beneficial and effective ingredient, especially the acnemed cleanser.