Garlic (Caution: Garlic can burn the skin)

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August 10, 2011

Pros:

Garlic is one of the best natural foods out there. I have been eating about a clove of crushed garlic raw every day for a few months and love it. From the first day I noticed my pores tightened and my skin felt smoother and more youthful. I have not had any painful cystic acne while taking garlic, it has the ability to stop the soreness and redness. In addition it has powerful anti bacterial properties which has helped me avoid sickness this winter and boost immunity

Cons:

Be sure to remove the kernel from the garlic before eating it raw. This is found by slicing it lengthwise and taking out the "seed" like centre which appears at the top of the garlic and sometimes down the length of it. This kernel is what makes you feel strange in your stomach or gives you the instant feeling to vomit, so it is essential to get rid of it.

I think it's great and has worked better than over the counter and specialty products and wish I'd known about it as a teenager. As a sufferer for over a decade this is not a miracle cure but has greatly reduced acne, gotten rid of any painful acne and helped in the healing process. I have found the best way to eat it is crushed on bread with liberal amounts of butter. Tastes something like extra strong garlic bread. I usually follow this up with breakfast and a good scrub with toothpaste. This has minimised smell to a point where hubby does not notice it but really the benefits outweigh any odour produced. The boost to your immunity is noticeable too, while bacteria begins to resist antibiotics it doesn't with garlic and it's great to stop sickness. I'll continue to take it.
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August 6, 2011

Pros:

cheap

Cons:

smells slightly

I used this in a homemade coffee conditioner i had made up. The coffee makes the hair stronger and thicker and the garlic gives it a shine and keeps it healthy. My hair is sooo soft and shiny, it does smell slightly but its not overpowering and actually is quite pleasant. I shall keep on using garlic in my hair :D and the coffee!!
July 20, 2011

Pros:

Cheap. Very effective antibiotic. Also great for a strong heart.

Cons:

Very strong smell and flavor.

I love garlic. I use this instead of antibiotics, as I do not believe in them. I started using garlic back in 2007 when I got an ear infection. I decided to take garlic and see how it would help. Did wonders. Since taking it, I've never been sick or had another infection. I would like to point out that garlic is not soley responsible for this, so don't think it's a miracle cure. For acne, take 1-2 cloves a day. Crush it up to release the juices. Mask it with something if the taste is too strong for you. I don't need to do this. While I apply it topically, I don't suggest it for everyone. It can burn your skin.
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April 8, 2011

Pros:

-smooth skin!
-less redness

Cons:

-VERY itchy!!!!

definitely recommanded!!! in the fist minutes it's very itchy!! but after apply you forgot this aspect! your skin gets very smooth ;) GREAT!!!
April 2, 2011

Pros:

- Very effective in treating acne from the inside
- Natural remedy, it will also help with other health benefits for the body, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic
- Cheap and can be found everywhere

Cons:

- amm yup the smell, well what I do is just crush the garlic with a knife and then swallow it followed by any juice, I eat 2 gloves every day.

I can't control my acne without garlic, I used to use acne treatment BP but alone it will not control my acne to the degree I want, but since I tried garlic and my acne is 90% under control, I love garlic. If you eat up to 2 gloves a day, I don't think you'll face any problem with like your body may smells garlic, and even if you do, you can just reduce the amount your taking until you find the perfect amount that you could eat without any smell, and for my case its 2 gloves every day and everything is just fine.
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January 30, 2011

Pros:

Reduces inflammation and whiteheads
Cheap
Effective

Cons:

Smell and taste when raw

I love garlic when it's cooked. I have never tried raw garlic before, but since my acne hasn't gone by just using an antibacterial soap, I tried garlic. Garlic works! You need to basically take it raw and fresh. Cut the garlic into tiny tiny pieces and put it in a glass of water. Then, just use the knife and mix the water well. Drink it down! It's that fast. You don't need to actually chew it! Raw garlic is the best remedy for any kind of bacterial infections. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and this is all you need to fight acne inside out! I've been using it for a week. Been eating it. The smell in your mouth does not last. But you gotta brush your teeth. Plus, it's very very cheap! Warning: Do not put this stuff topically, It will burn your skin! Drink it's juices with water. Allicin, the antibiotic, will only work if the garlic is crushed fresh and raw!
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October 11, 2010

Pros:

•I use odourless garlic capsules (3x recommended intake) and they still work! with no garlic breath atall!!
•has really helped woth healing of existng acne and prevention of new.

Cons:

•have to remember to take tablets every day

so glad that even the odourless capsules work, despite havnig to take 3x rec intake.
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June 9, 2010

Pros:

Work GREAT!!! Reduces pimple size, redness, and makes complexion amazing! Plus it's Cheap!

Cons:

It burns and smells like garlic of course.

I used this remedy for the first time last night and I couldn't believe the results, nothing has worked as fast or as good. It burned pretty bad the first ten minutes or so and then the burning goes away and you can feel your pores tightening. Within minutes I could see the size of my pimples going down. Incredible!! I crushed a garlic clove to get the juices out of it and rubbed the juice on my face before i went to bed and then went to sleep with it on, and then washed it off when I woke up. Works Great! Highly recommended. I'm doing it again tonight, I currently have it on my face, and i can't believe the progression of my face. My complexion has a glow to it now and my pores are tighter and the redness is going away and the acne is quickly clearing and already is drastically small in size.
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March 17, 2010

Pros:

1) Amazing for fighting acne from the inside out
2) science has shown that garlic is a powerful natural antibiotic
3) Body does not build up resistance
4) Cheap...we all love that!

Cons:

1) just one, the garlic breath.

Garlic won't cure the problem; it won't get rid of acne on its own, however it helps to control and reduce the severity of the break-outs, and reduce break-outs all together. Garlic has powerful antibiotic properties and is a general blood cleanser, so it cleans out your body from the inside. Remedy: Costume 2 cloves of garlic a day by crushing them (garlic press/crusher) and mixing them into a thick drink like tomato juice. This will hide the strong taste. I usually drink it at night, just before brushing my teeth. The two following brushes (that night, and the following morning) usually remove the garlic smell entirely. note: Garlic's most powerful medicinal compounds are released when it's eaten raw and crushed, therefore do not skip this step! Add this to your routine. Doing this regularly (I recommend daily), will help tremendously with your skin, and general health. I have done this for 3 months it has help incredibly!
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January 3, 2010

Pros:

It works and gives my skin a healthy glow after only an hour or so of consuming and lasts all day.

Cons:

Garlic breath
Spicy

Please don't crush a clove and use it topically on your face! You may burn/blister your skin as some have already done. It is a very effective remedy for acne and cystic acne when taken internally (speaking from personal experience on both accounts). Two cloves a day is all you need and you will see results nearly immediately within the first couple of days. It is important that the clove is raw. It is important that it is crushed or you chew on it well (it is spicy and will burn but the beneficial chemical is only made when the clove is crushed. That chemical is also what burns and can 'litterally' burn sensitive skin. Again - don't put it on your face!). I've heard some people grate it in their V8 and drink it because it's more palatable that way, I personally haven't tried that but it sounds good. Once your acne clears up, continue with regimine for another week or so before stopping and your skin should remain clear long afterwards. Now I only use garlic 'as needed' which is rarely.
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