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August 19, 2011
Cons:
It can burn your face!
Be carful when using garlic! It can burn your face; it can leave your face with scabs, red marks, and burn scars!
When I first started using garlic, I would wash my face then take a clove of garlic and slice it into pieces. I would then place the pieces over my acne. Wait 10-15 minuets then wash off with water. Use moisturizer.
This worked great until I wanted to take desperate measures and get rid of my acne all together. So I shredded some garlic and made it into paste. I placed it on my acne and less than 5 minuets later I couldn't take it. It burned so bad! It left my face RED! Oh and it gets better... The next morning I woke up, face still RED, later that evening, my face had blisters and was swollen. It looked awful! It has been 3 days since then, thanks to Vitamin E, my skin is healing fast and nicely. I will post my results and opinion in a few days.
Bottom line, I would try eating garlic.That seems to be less harmful and helpful!
If you want to use it on face only put a little on your pimples! And leave on for a little bit! Don't do what I did...
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.
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!!
August 5, 2011
Pros:
Its Cheap
Garlic has other healing properties
Cons:
Smell
I have pretty problematic skin. I used to have a new pimple or pimples at least every three days. I took garlic to fend off a yeast infection and it also has cleared my face up. I take a clove daily and my skin is pretty much pimple free. I get one occasionally but not nearly as bad as they used to be.
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.
July 14, 2011
Pros:
It is super effective, especially as a spot treatment.
Cheap and available anywhere.
Natural.
Cons:
Burns.
Might not be preventive (depends on how you use it)
Smell.
I tried this on a painful pimple, the one thats a bump that hurts if you try to touch it. I put garlic juice on it and as I don't really have sensitive skin, it didn't burn too bad, just some tingles. The next morning, the pimple went down DRAMATICALLY. Like, from this point you don't have to spot treat it anymore and it'll pretty much go away on its own. It perfect for treating spots, better than the Clinique Acne Solutions one I had. I also ate garlic. Basically, I crushed it and swallowed it with water so it wasn't bad. For one or two days, I had absolutely clear skin, although I'm not sure if this had anything to do with garlic. Then pimples started to sprout. So I guess you could get garlic and rub it all over your face if you want clear skin. I didn't try this as I didn't want to smell like garlic (my sister told me I smelled like garlic after spot treating) but I'm think it could work if you don't mind the smell. Just be careful if you have sensitive skin, I don't and it did sting to some degree.
May 19, 2011
Pros:
smooth skin
Cons:
IT BURNS MY SKIN
I have it on and it hurts.....it is burning... but the burn means its working right>>
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.
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!
Pros:
It's cheap, and when used correctly, it can be very beneficial.