Ginger is mainly known as a food seasoning and flavoring spice. Fresh ginger has a slightly peppery and sweet taste with an intense and spicy aroma. Commonly, Ginger Tea is consumed to relieve a stomach upset, seasonal flu, and aid weight loss. Besides all the benefits, it has crucial advantages for treating skin conditions naturally. It can be used as a powder, an essential oil or fresh.
Essential Ginger oil is pale yellow to light amber with a warm, woody, spicy, sweet, and earthy scent. It is recommended to be used with a carrier oil such as olive oil, jojoba oil, etc. Topically, a maximum of nine drops with carrier oil dilution is needed. Ginger oil is not recommended for children under two years.
Benefits of Ginger for the Skin
- Fades scars – toning and antioxidant properties
- Rejuvenates skin – promotes the even skin tone
- Combats dandruff: Ginger is also an excellent remedy for dandruff. Its antiseptic nature helps keep levels of natural yeast and bacteria, which cause dandruff low.
- Reduces cellulite – has the potential to de-detoxifying and invigorating qualities that minimize the appearance of cellulitis
DIY Ginger +Honey Mask - One teaspoon Ginger powder
- One teaspoon honey
- One teaspoon yogurt
Mix all the ingredients, apply to your face and leave it for five to ten minutes. Then wash your face with lukewarm water, which helps to avoid skin clogging.
