Natural treatments can effectively kill acne-causing bacteria
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 83/100
Multiple in vitro and clinical studies support the effectiveness of various natural plant extracts, oils, and other natural compounds in inhibiting and killing acne-causing bacteria.
Evidence for · 6
In Vitro and Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Nine Antiacne Medicinal Plants
2020 · cited by 17
Demonstrates that specific medicinal plant extracts possess significant antimicrobial activity against Cutibacterium acnes and successfully reduce acne lesions in a clinical trial.
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Formulation and Evaluation of Citronella Oil (Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle) Cream for Acne Treatment
2023 · cited by 12
Shows that citronella oil cream exhibits antibacterial activity with a clear inhibition zone against Propionibacterium acnes.
Antimicrobial Activity of Stilbenes from Bletilla striata against Cutibacterium acnes and Its Effect on Cell Membrane
2023 · cited by 6
Finds that stilbenes extracted from Bletilla striata possess significant antibacterial activity and disrupt the cell membrane of Cutibacterium acnes.
Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Selected Indonesian Honey against Bacteria of Acne
2020 · cited by 6
Reports that selected Indonesian honey samples exhibit both bacteriostatic and bactericidal activities against Propionibacterium acnes.
Antimicrobial activities of Korean mugwort (Artemisia iwayomogi and Artemisia princeps) extracts against Staphylococcus aureus and Cutibacterium acnes
2019 · cited by 3
Indicates that Korean mugwort extracts display notable antimicrobial activity against acne-causing bacteria like Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus.
Plant-Based Protein Fermentation Medium Optimization for Antimicrobial Cell-Free Supernatant Production by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum K014 Against Cutibacterium acnes
2025 · cited by 2
Verifies that plant-based fermented cell-free supernatants have strong inhibitory and bactericidal effects against Cutibacterium acnes.