In ancient times, people used garlic for external use, which can be absorbed by the skin and have a therapeutic effect. However, garlic has a strong stimulating effect, and applying it directly on the skin can cause rashes. Therefore, garlic is soaked in alcohol and then dissolved to reduce its irritability, achieving the effect of beauty and skincare.
By applying garlic to the skin, it can prevent dark spots. Garlic can promote metabolism and improve the regeneration ability of the skin. Garlic is also effective for allergies and facial acne, thanks to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and blood circulation-promoting effects. Its antioxidant properties can also prevent skin aging. Its moisturizing effect can keep the skin hydrated and prevent dryness.
Garlic contains vitamin B1, which is an essential coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism. When carbohydrate metabolism is normal, the blood can maintain a healthy alkaline state. Lack of vitamin B1 can weaken the body's resistance to pathogens, leading to skin diseases.
Garlic contains vitamin B2, which is different from chemically synthesized vitamin B2. Garlic vitamin B2 contains riboflavin mononucleotide and riboflavin dinucleotide, which are essential coenzymes in protein metabolism. Abnormal protein metabolism can affect skin beauty. Vitamin B2 has the effect of maintaining skin beauty.
Garlic contains vitamin C, which has effects such as enhancing blood vessel elasticity, anti-scurvy, detoxification, inhibiting the formation of melanin, and preventing abnormal pigment deposition. Therefore, garlic can prevent and fade age spots and freckles.
Garlic can also promote hair growth. The volatile oil in garlic can accelerate blood flow to the sebaceous glands and hair follicles, thereby promoting hair growth. It also has a therapeutic effect on baldness. Applying garlic paste to the scalp can stimulate hair growth and eliminate dandruff. If the same amount of plant oil is added to the garlic paste for scalp application, it can also alleviate the dryness of the hair.
In recent years, Korean and Nigerian scholars have found that garlic has the ability to inhibit obesity. Experts also pointed out that processed garlic is slightly less effective than raw garlic, but it is better for the body due to its lower irritability.
Garlic is often processed into garlic paste and garlic wine for skincare, maintaining skin beauty and removing blemishes.
【Garlic Paste】Take 1 kilogram of garlic with skin, marinate it with 50 grams of salt for 2-3 days, then rinse it with water 3 times to remove the salt, soak it in water for 24 hours, and remove the garlic from the water to dry in the shade for 1 day. Peel the garlic and put it in a wide-mouthed bottle, then add 1 lemon cut in half, and finally add 600 milliliters of low-alcohol white wine (35 degrees is suitable) and seal it. Store it in a cool place for at least 6 months before use.
Usage: Mix this paste with commercially available snow cream. Apply and massage on the face several times a day. Start with a small amount, and increase the dosage after the skin adapts.
【Garlic Wine】Take 1.8 liters of low-alcohol white wine (35 degrees is best), 100 grams of garlic paste, and 300 grams of white sugar. Seal it and store it in a cool place. It can be used after 1 year and can be consumed as a drink. If used externally, it is better to replace white sugar with honey. It can be mixed with facial cleanser.
Garlic paste and garlic wine can be used externally and internally. The best choice is garlic that is available in August or September, as the quality of the product is better at this time. Choose large, hard, and heavy garlic bulbs.
