Many of us think of ginger as an exotic addition to a meal or as a soothing herbal tea. But ginger can do as much for you skin on the outside as it does to nourish your body on the inside. Here are a few of ginger’s amazing benefits:
- reduce the appearance of fine lines
- help fade scars
- help keep your hair and scalp healthy
- reduce the appearance of cellulite
- improve acne scars and blemishes
- reduce skin inflammation
Ginger can be used a number of ways as a topical treatment. Steep the whole root or dehydrated ginger to make a tea, and use it as an astringent for both your face and scalp. You can also add it to cleansers, scrubs, and moisturizers for a nourishing boost. One of our favorite ways to use ginger is to relax in a soothing bath with soothing salts and this amazing root.
No matter how you choose to use this amazing herb, take a moment to enjoy its aroma-therapeutic benefits as well. Inhaling this spicy scent can help reduce anxiety, ground your senses and soot you with an overall sense of calm.