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Still, I figured it best to check my online research and science experiment of one with an actual skin expert. That's when I tracked down Los Angeles based, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban, founder of SKINxFIVE to find out if there was in fact any medical proof that kombucha could cure my acne.
According to Shamban, it's not proven but it is plausible. While there is "no direct data supporting the influence that kombucha can have on acne, data does exist that supports the positive effect that probiotics can have on acne." Since kombucha is loaded with probiotics, "it is conceivable that the product can improve acne," Dr. Shamban noted.
Good enough for me!
It's safe to say that I will likely start loading probiotics into my daily routine whether it be through drinking my daily kombucha or taking a daily probiotic supplement. The effect that the friendly bacteria has had on my skin is like no other, and I can't thank my esthetician enough for introducing it into my world.
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