Garlic

Beauty Benefits of Garlic /Beauty Applications of Garlic/Beauty Uses of Garlic

Garlic is a commonly used herb to add that distinct flavor in food. This perennial bulb has been used by ancient civilizations for food and medicine. In modern days, garlic is being used in countless ways because of its miraculous benefits for the body. Whether you consume garlic on a regular basis or apply it directly as a topical beauty treatment, garlic definitely delivers. Here are some of the reasons why you should add garlic to your beauty regimen.

Bust Blackheads with Garlic

 Get rid of blackheads by using your own mix of exfoliating paste. In a small bowl, mix 2 cloves of crushed garlic, 1 tablespoon oatmeal, 3 drops lemon juice, 1 drop tea tree oil, and one tablespoon honey and make into paste consistency. Wash your face before applying a thin, even layer. Let it sit for 2 minutes then exfoliate gently with circular motion. Rinse with warm water. Apply this at least three times a week for favourable results.

Garlic as a Fast Pimple Fighter

Fight pimples as fast as they appear. These surprise facial menace just found its counterpart, fresh clove of garlic. Cut a piece of raw garlic and rub on the blemish. Leave it on for about 5 minutes. The swelling and redness will be greatly reduced. Do this in several intervals within the day for faster healing. Wash off with warm water any undesired smell that lingers.

Fight Scars and Stretch Marks using Garlic

Rubbing raw garlic on your scars and stretch marks regularly will soften the tissue and helps the body fade them naturally. The active ingredient in garlic, allicin, is the one doing its magic on your skin.

Prevent Hair Fall with Garlic Treatment

For hair fall treatment, soak shelled garlic in olive oil. Make sure all cloves are covered in olive oil. Leave it for a week. Massage your scalp with this oil and leave overnight. Wash hair normally the next day. Once a week application of this oil will greatly reduce hair fall.

Garlic Prevents Gray Hair

Use three cloves of garlic, some dry black pepper seeds, and coconut oil. Heat this mixture (do not boil) and let it cool. Apply to hair daily until you see significant results.

Add Garlic to Your Favorite Shampoo

Simply add a clove of garlic (shelled) on a separate container of shampoo. You can do this with your conditioner as well. Add honey to get rid of the pungent smell. Use this special shampoo and conditioner mix twice a month at the most to avoid dryness of your hair and scalp.

Get Rid of Yellow Nails using Garlic

Yellowing of nails is a sign of a weak nail. Crush garlic cloves and rub over your nails. Do this twice a week and you will have long and strong nails fast.

When using raw garlic, be sure to use it immediately. The active ingredients break down as soon as they are released when you slice them or crush them. Use garlic sparingly as too much exposure may cause rashes and blisters.