Many of us think of garlic just as a flavor in Italian food, but these unlikely, pungent bulbs offer a whole lot more than flavoring.
We found a list of seven benefits of garlic that explains why this superfood is so good for us — and our skin.
According to the article, “Garlic is rich in compounds like Allicin, Sulphur, Zinc and Calcium that have health benefits.”
These antifungal properties work wonders for clearing up skin blemishes. You can actually use garlic as an ingredient for a homemade facial exfoliator!
The best one yet, though, is that garlic is said to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Most women who have been pregnant at some point will likely jump for joy at this fact. The allicin and sulphur in garlic have been known to increase the skin’s elasticity to prevent stretch marks from recurring.
If you’re interested in how garlic can also help improve the health of your hair and nails, definitely take a look at the article! It is full of great information about the reasons behind garlic’s antifungal, antioxidant powers.