06. Combact Bacteria With Holy Basil
Holy basil and sweet basil essential oils have been found to fight acne caused by bacteria.
In an exploration, sweet basil oil marginally beat sacred basil oil in topical applications. Holy basil oil tea, or Tulsi tea, supports healthy blood sugar and hormone levels. As these two conditions are connected with acne, consuming herbal tea daily will help to balance hormones naturally, fighting acne from the inside out, making this one of the best cross-over home remedies for acne.
Furthermore, Holy basil tea can be applied topically to the skin as a toner. Either sweet basil or holy basil essential oils can also be added to the masks, cleansers or exfoliating recipes mentioned above.