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Less harsh and fast acting
Clove
If you’re looking for a less harsh alternative, clove oil is the
Essential Oil
Clove essential oil has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic properties, which help mitigate and eliminate acne.
You can use it as a spot treatment or spread it on acne-prone areas once or twice a day without much whiplash.
Tincture
You can also use the clove tincture as an oral supplement to tackle acne from the inside out.
If you have minor breakouts, you may experience relatively quick healing over the course of 1–3 days.
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