Garlic – Natural Skin Care Ingredient

Besides just being an additional flavor in food, garlic has been treated as anti-septic and healing herb for treating infectious diseases. It is used in many medical conditions such as strokes, blood pressure etc. Scientists has proved that crushed garlic clove contain 1000 mg equivalent penicillin. Garlic contains high sulphur content that is proven to be effective for smooth and fresh skin, silky and sleek hairs and nails. Garlic prevents skin damage and dandruff. It has many benefits for skin therefore it should be included in daily natural skin care routine. Garlic is used as major ingredient in shampoos, face wash, moisturizers, creams and even sprays.

Garlic has warming effect and it gives warmth in rainy and winter season to relief joint pain. It is very effective for severe headaches and ear pains. For ear pain, 3 or 4 drops of garlic oil should be dropped in to the ear. Garlic oil can also be used for toothache.

Garlic juice is considered to be the best application for acne skin. Just crush two garlics and then take out the juice and apply on infected area. This juice also helps to reduce pimples. Don’t leave garlic juice on your skin for longer period of time. Garlic juice has active ingredients that can cause skin burn if left out too long.