We Put Chlorophyll to the Test: Does It Really Clear Up Skin, or Is It Just Green Water

A nutritionist once called chlorophyll “liquid life.” TikTok calls it “liquid skin filter.”
We called in two testers, one dermatologist, and a skeptical wellness writer to find out what it actually does.

What We Tested

• Liquid chlorophyll drops (mint-flavored, 50mg) in water — daily for 10 days.
  
  

• Powdered chlorophyll (from alfalfa) in smoothies.
  
  

• One tester had acne-prone skin, the other had dullness + occasional hormonal breakouts.
  
  

• No other skincare or diet changes were made during the test.
  
  

What Happened by Day 3

Both testers reported the same thing first: the taste isn’t terrible—but brushing your tongue after helps.

Skin-wise? Nothing magical. No glow yet. One tester felt slightly less bloated. The other experienced a breakout, which the dermatologist said could be from detox—or just bad timing.

There were no instant wins.

Day 7: Subtle Shifts, or Placebo?

This is where things got interesting.

The acne-prone tester noted less redness around her breakouts—especially on the jawline. Her skin wasn’t “clear,” but it was less angry. The second tester noticed her skin looked “awake,” especially under her eyes.

Both reported better digestion. And surprisingly? Slightly less body odor.

The dermatologist told us chlorophyll has some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, especially in wound healing. “It’s not magic,” she said, “but in certain people, it can calm inflammation—and that includes the skin.”

Day 10: Final Skin Look

Testers took selfies under natural light.
The acne-prone tester still had breakouts—but they were flatter and healing faster. Her words: “My skin feels like it’s responding better to itself.”

The second tester said makeup was sitting better on her skin. “I used less concealer,” she noted, “because my skin tone looked more even overall.”

What Chlorophyll Actually Does (According to Science)

• ✔️ May reduce inflammation (which can calm redness, acne, irritation)
  
  

• ✔️ Helps with internal detox (supports liver function + gut health)
  
  

• ✔️ May improve body odor (antibacterial effect)
  
  

• ❌ Doesn’t work like a spot treatment
  
  

• ❌ Won’t make you glow overnight
  
  

• ❌ Can cause breakouts in some people (especially if gut health is poor)
  
  

So… Worth It?

If your diet lacks greens, chlorophyll is a quick way to add plant power.
If you expect a skincare miracle in a bottle, it’s not that.
If you commit to it as part of a bigger routine? It’s legit.

No miracle. No scam. Just a little green helper—with more credibility than TikTok gives it credit for.