5 Uses For Garlic for health & beauty

Garlic is pretty marvelous - it's used around the world as the base for many delicious recipes.

But did you know that's it's also rather good for you?

We've put together a list of 5 spectacular uses for garlic that may just take you by surprise!

1. Combat acne

Did you know you can treat acne by rubbing half a clove onto the problematic area?

Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties to reduce irritation, and the allicin will kill bacteria that clogs up your pores and causes breakouts. Next time you're suffering, reach for your trusty garlic.

2. Treat athlete's foot

We hope we've already proven just how wonderful garlic can be, but did you know you can also use it to treat athlete's foot? Mix some olive oil and minced garlic together and using a cotton bud, apply it to the affected area. Keep applying this treatment for a while after the symptoms have gone, in order to make sure the horror has truly ended!

3. Lose weight

Whilst garlic won't actually make the weight drop off you, it will make you feel fuller quicker. With garlic, you may just have the willpower to skip dessert after all!

4. Promote hair growth

If you want to achieve fast hair growth you could try using garlic.

Add it to your shampoo and use as normal through your hair. If you fancy, you can buy garlic infusion oil which you can massage into your hair. Don't worry about the smell - it'll soon fade

5. Use garlic as a dandruff treatment

Are you suffering from dandruff? Reach for the garlic! Paired with honey, you can make a really effective remedy at home. Follow the instructions from Heal With Food to make yours and rid yourself of flakes for good!