Is Garlic a Natural Acne Cure?
No. Garlic won’t cure the problem, it won’t get rid of acne. The real question is whether or not it can help to control and reduce the severity of the symptoms. I’m not aware of any scientific reasearch into any possible link between garlic and acne control, however it has a long-standing reputation in folk medicine. No-one claims it’s a miracle acne cure – personally I’m middle-aged and eat loads of garlic but still get the occasional bad spot. However many people do believe it can help treat the symptoms. It is said to do this in two ways: internal and external. As always, consult your doctor before attempting any home treatment. First of all, garlic has powerful antibiotic properties (1) and is a general blood cleanser. Eating garlic might help your system internally to clean itself out and hence reduce acne symptoms. Garlic’s most powerful medicinal compunds are released when it’s eaten raw and crushed. A little raw garlic can be sprinkled on top of a meal at the end of cooking, ad
No. Garlic won’t cure the problem, it won’t get rid of acne. The real question is whether or not it can help to control and reduce the severity of the symptoms. I’m not aware of any scientific reasearch into any possible link between garlic and acne control, however it has a long-standing reputation in folk medicine. No-one claims it’s a miracle acne cure – personally I’m middle-aged and eat loads of garlic but still get the occasional bad spot. However many people do believe it can help treat the symptoms. It is said to do this in two ways: internal and external. As always, consult your doctor before attempting any home treatment.
No. If you’re suffering from acne then garlic won’t cure the problem. Sorry teenagers, it won’t get rid of your acne. The real question is whether or not it can help to control and reduce the severity of the symptoms. I’m not aware of any scientific reasearch into any possible link between garlic and acne control, however it has a long-standing reputation in folk medicine. No-one claims it’s a miracle acne cure – personally I’m middle-aged and eat loads of garlic but still get the occasional bad spot. However many people do believe it can help treat the symptoms. It is said to do this in two ways: internal and external. As always, consult your doctor before attempting any home treatment. Remember that what looks like acne might actually be a symptom of some other disease so get a proper diagnosis.
