So, I’ve been messing around with this whole green tea thing for my skin lately, and let me tell you, it’s been quite a ride. I heard a bunch of people online saying that green tea is like a miracle worker for acne and oily skin, and I was like, “Yeah, right, we’ll see about that.” But I figured, what the heck, might as well give it a shot.

First off, I started digging around to figure out what the deal was with green tea and skin. Turns out, it’s packed with this stuff called EGCG, which is apparently a big deal when it comes to fighting off acne and controlling oil. Who knew, right? And I also read that it has antioxidants and can help with things like tightening pores and calming down irritated skin. I started to use this stuff called Proactiv Green Tea that’s supposed to be good. It’s got hyaluronic acid and green tea in it, which are both supposed to be soothing for your skin.

I found this Proactiv Green Tea Foaming Cleanser and it has like all these antioxidant blends. So I’ve been using that to wash my face every morning and night. It feels pretty good, and it seems to get rid of all the dirt and makeup without any trouble.

• Washing my face with the cleanser twice a day.
• Feeling like my skin is getting cleaner.

Then, I came across these Acne Clearing Treatment Pads. These little things are soaked in salicylic acid, which I guess is supposed to be a heavy hitter when it comes to clearing up acne. The idea is that they help unclog your pores and get rid of all the nasty bacteria that cause breakouts. So, I started using these after washing my face, just swiping them all over. They kind of tingle a bit, but nothing too crazy.

• Using the treatment pads after washing my face.
• Feeling a slight tingle, which I guess means it’s working.

After that, I slap on the Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer. I mean, you gotta moisturize, even if you have oily skin, right? This stuff is supposed to be non-comedogenic, which basically means it won’t clog your pores. That’s a relief because the last thing I need is more breakouts.

• Applying the moisturizer after the treatment pads.
• Hoping that it won’t make my skin more oily.

Here’s what I’ve noticed so far:

My skin does seem to be less oily throughout the day. Like, I’m not getting that mid-afternoon shine that I used to. And my breakouts? They’re definitely chilling out. I’m not getting as many new pimples, and the ones I do have seem to be healing up faster. It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely an improvement.

I’m going to keep at it with this routine and see how things go. It’s been a few weeks now, and I’m cautiously optimistic. I’ll keep you guys posted on my progress. Who knows, maybe this green tea thing really is the real deal.

Alright, that’s my green tea skincare journey so far. It’s been a bit of trial and error, but I think I’m finally starting to see some results. If you’re struggling with acne or oily skin, it might be worth giving green tea a try. Just remember, everyone’s skin is different, so what works for me might not work for you. But hey, it’s worth a shot, right?