Garlic (Caution: Garlic can burn the skin)

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July 11, 2008

Pros:

5 days gone still waitin for the pro...

Cons:

i used it the first time for half an hour n it burnt.the second day it had burnt my skin completely and has left a big burn mark. still waitin for the burn to heal.

try it at some remote place in ur face were a nice burnt spot would add to ur beauty...
January 25, 2008

Pros:

helped my pimple to go down significantly

Cons:

left huge dark red spots on my face that looked like I had hickey's on my face

dont use this on the skin.
October 8, 2007

Pros:

* quite easy to use so long as you have something to blend it with
* works best if freshly blended
* massage onto cyst or pimple, not all over face

Cons:

* I'm dark-complected, and the first couple of times a tried it burned my skin
* use hydrocortisone on the burned or irritated area as it assists in the healing and peeling process (this technique I borrowed from my esthetician)

I've found that blending one clove into a paste works best. I add in a little sesame oil to get it going. Leave on until the burning stops. Then rinse with warm water, or very gently wipe with a hot towel. Now if anyone knows how to get rid of acne scars, please do share...
February 23, 2009

Pros:

*Nothing it will do absolutely nothing at least not for me!
*Cost = none I got it 4rm my momma.

Cons:

*It stinks like ass!!! It tastes like sh**. What more can you ask for

My mom used to make us eat a spoon full of honey covered garlic each time we got a cold. It got to the point where I was even afraid to get sick. But anywho fast forward a few years and I started breaking out. I used garlic for about 2 weeks and it did nothing but make my breath smell like ass. And through out the day each time I burped it smelled like the garlic...it made me want to throw up and not talk. So I decided while it's natural, I rather not punish myself with eating it.
August 24, 2008

Pros:

Dirt cheap, works

Cons:

Nothing really, it stinks of galic, what do you expect?

I thought I would try it after making some bruchetta one day(!). I know that garlic is a 'super-herb'. Now, I don't have acne, but i have a problem area in my t-zone that has been coming and going for years. I applied crushed galic mixed with olive oil to my face. There was only a slight slight stinging sensation that lasted for a mintue. I then cracked sea-salt and mixed with fine sugar ganuals and exfoliated(sea-salt is often used in skin-care products, as it purifies pores. Sugar shrinks the pores.) Note: This may be a little harsh for those with severe acne. Leave it on for a little while and rinse off with a good cleanser. i use Peter Thomas Roth sensitive cleanser and it's awesome. Use a moisturisor with heaps of AHA/BHA's.
August 1, 2008

Pros:

...nothing really.

Cons:

Funky odor!

This stuff REALLY works. Sure it might sting a little, & make your face stink like crap a few days. & your skin might begin to dry up & look like a permanet black mark, it'll work. so instead of applying it, consume it. It worked for me, if your skin is left with acne scars apply, a mixture of viegar & salt & rub on pimples. Leave for 10-20 minutes before removing with Luke warm water, TRUST me..this stuff really works!
May 20, 2008

Pros:

It's cheap, really effective to dry out your acnes.

Cons:

It hurts as if you were bitten by red ants.. left red spots for moments.

you must try it. it's suitable for me, though i've just used it (for my 1st time) 5min ago.
January 29, 2008

Pros:

Put some cloves on my face for 10 minutes. Already could see was drying pimple up.

Cons:

Smells bad, espicially if you apply it near your nose.

WAIT until weekend to see, but u have to try it.
March 18, 2007

Pros:

none

Cons:

storng

works well
December 27, 2009

Pros:

Already see results. Just tried it a couple hours ago.

Cons:

I'm scared of burn marks. I read the stories AFTER I tried the garlic. Now I'm freaking out on whether I'll have garlic burns in the morning or not.

I crushed up a whole garlic clove, and diluted it in about 2 T of water. Got a cotton swab, and swabbed it all over my face. Burned like CRAZY. But I thought it would be worth it, if I ended up with less acne. Almost unbearable. If you're willing to take the risk. Try it.