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Onions against Acne

July 17, 2017

Onions contain a substance that could help people with acne. But they have to be willing to take their onions raw.

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Zwiebeln Schneidebrett
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Antioxidants in onions may help reduce inflammations that are implicated in acne. The sulfur-containing essential oils in onion stimulate production of the molecule glutathione. A study found glutathione levels to be lower in people who were prone to skin breakouts. The antioxidant is most potent when the onions are eaten raw or lightly cooked.