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3 ways to use garlic to treat common skin diseases

Garlic has amazing beauty and healthy benefits.

  • For acne

Acne, mainly caused by over accumulation of toxins, clogged pores, and bacterial infections can be easily treated with garlic.

Garlic contains powerful antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties when adding to our beauty regimen can do wonders for our skin. Chew  1 clove of raw garlic followed by a glass of cold water for a week and see the difference.

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Removes Stretch Mark

You can easily use garlic to get rid of stretch marks.

Heat mustard oil and add 2-3 cloves of garlic. When you start to smell the garlic, remove from flame and let it cool down a bit. You can use it when it’s still warm. Massage in circular motion.

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Treats Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is caused due to a fungal or yeast infection, also known as tinea pedis (ringworm of the foot).  Garlic is an antifungal agent and can be used to treat ringworm of the foot. Consume 2 garlic cloves with leek juice in the morning.

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