Last Update: May 03, 2023, 16:57 IST
According to some social media users, chlorophyll water has been claimed to help reduce acne and skin blemishes. (Credits: AFP)
The solution, according to many TikTokers, is to treat the problem internally by drinking chlorophyll water, a strange-looking green potion that they claim can make pimples and spots disappear.
A clear and glowing complexion is the ultimate goal of our skincare routine. But despite all the products we apply topically, sometimes that goal seems out of reach. The solution, according to many TikTokers, is to treat the problem internally by drinking chlorophyll water, a strange-looking green potion that they claim can make pimples and spots disappear.
As summer approaches, there is an increasing number of videos on social media detailing how to flaunt perfect skin under the sun—on vacation, on the beach, no matter where you find yourself. Let’s find Ingestion of chlorophyll water is one of the latest tricks to entice and allure onlookers. The hashtag #chlorophyllwater” has already been viewed 255 million times on TikTok.
In such videos, we can see various users sipping this green water as if it were a cocktail. This solution was first reported in 2021 thanks to the account of an American woman who calls herself Chlorophyllgirl and who claims that her acne disappeared after consuming shellfish, thanks to the drink. In one of her videos, which has now been viewed 20 million times, the young woman puts a few drops of green in her water every day for a week. And from what is seen in the video, the results are amazing, with the woman showing off clear, glowing skin.
So what is chlorophyll and can it really help reduce acne?
Chlorophyll is a bright green molecule commonly found in algae, such as spirulina or vegetables. A central element in the process of photosynthesis, chlorophyll is able to absorb light as energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into nutrients for the plant. Chlorophyllin, which is being consumed by the TikTokers, is a water-soluble form of chlorophyll. According to experts, it is better absorbed by the body in liquid form than in powder or pill form. It is said to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, promise healthier skin and boost energy. Available online and in natural food stores, the labels of the products recommend diluting about 10 drops in water each day to benefit from the effects. It is also recommended to drink the decoction through a straw to avoid any risk of staining the teeth.
Laboratory studies have shown that chlorophyllin also has antioxidant properties, which help fight various types of damage caused to our cells by harmful molecules. However, there is no proof that it can actually make acne disappear, contrary to what many videos on TikTok would have us believe! In fact, opinions about the substance today are mixed. In the comments section of a video by TikToker auntieamandalee_ (see below), several people share their doubts.
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