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"\n\tAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\t\n\n\n\nThough it seems like the fight against acne is never-ending, we might be getting closer to winning the war. Scientific American recently revealed that thyme extract may help ward off unsightly pimples better than the toughest form of benzoyl peroxide (an ingredient in most blemish-blasting products).And though the jury is still out on this, it could mean a cool, new, natural way to keep your skin clear. We asked Neal Schultz, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City, for his take on thyme.According to Schultz, one of the main causes of acne, besides oil, is bacteria. In the lab trials done, thyme killed more bacteria than the highest concentration of benzoyl peroxide, but it doesn't mean it's going to work on the skin, adds Schultz. Further research will have to be done to find out how much of the extract would be needed in a cream or lotion to make it effective\u2014but then the chemists will have to make sure it doesn't irritate the skin.Translation: Don't go to your local drugstore asking for products packed with thyme\u2014or start putting this herb directly on your face to self-medicate. Instead, stay tuned; we'll fill you in as the research unfolds. For now, just be excited that there could be a new weapon in your acne-fighting arsenal.For approved ways to get rid of acne, try these complexion-clearing products."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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