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3 ways to treat acne with ginger

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Ginger is full of anti-oxidants that are responsible for increasing blood circulation and cut down on toxins.

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Ginger has a long-standing reputation as a healer. It’s a time-tested home remedy for everything from an upset stomach to cold and flu symptoms.

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However, its equally impressive beauty benefits have been flying under the radar.

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  • Twice a day, chew a small piece of peeled fresh ginger root.
  • Or you can also take ginger in the form of tea, lozenges, bread, candies, tincture, ale, snaps, cookies, ginger cakes, etc.
  • Or Add ginger in curries, juices, soups and salads.
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2. Ginger Juice

  • Peel and mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root.
  • In a blender, mix minced ginger with little water until smooth.
  • Strain through sieve or cheesecloth and collect juice in container.
  • Apply ginger juice to affected skin and leave on few minutes.
  • Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
  • Repeat daily.
  • Note: You can add raw honey to juice

3. Ginger-Honey Tea

  • Boil 2 cups water and stir in 1 teaspoon peeled and minced ginger root.
  • Reduce heat and let simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon raw honey and drink.
  • Repeat 2 times a day.
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