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From the Archives : Use ginger to get rid of acne {DIY}

Swathy · September 25, 2013 · 70 Comments

PS: Everyone has been asking me about how to get rid of acne so this is an old and a very useful post on the same topic. Hope this helps 🙂

Ginger is a very useful spice. And, it has great anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties along with its astringent properties which comes handy when you are dealing with a stubborn problem like acne. Acne can come in form of pimples, outbreaks or even worse. So, let us discuss what all you can do from ginger.

Ginger is great as a drink every day. Yes, it is pretty bitter in taste but it improves your skin from inside. It helps your body fight the free radicals and keeps your digestive system in order. It cleans out the toxins from your system. Ginger improves the blood circulation throughout the body and also cleans out the blood. Not only this, it also improves the skin tone and helps in getting rid of blemishes and spots.

Squeeze out a little of ginger juice and apply it on your face or just the acne-affected areas and see your skin improve in a matter of days. It works very well for unexpected outbreaks and pimples. You can also use the juice as a face mask for blemished and sun-burnt skin. And, you can also help your body by including this spice in your daily diet.

A little every day goes a long way. You can also use a little ginger in your spinach-lettuce juice in the morning. Pass a small slice of ginger along with spinach and lettuce while making the juice. It would give a spicy taste to your drink. And, not to mention, ginger is really good for throat infections, dry coughs and colds.

So, have you used ginger on your acne ever? Does it help?

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  1. Gabi says

    December 8, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    Thanks for the info. I may try that if my acne returns. I got rid of my acne by doing at-home glycolic peels. I buy the solution online for cheap, and it’s very mild. I use it once a week or mix it with my moisturizer for a milder nightly treatment http://mychemicalpeel.blogspot.com/p/diluting-glycolic-acid-for-various-uses.html

    Reply
    • dawnatilla says

      December 27, 2013 at 6:11 AM

      Why would you want to PUT glycolic acid on your face as opposed to natural ginger?

      Reply
  2. perfectskincareforyou says

    December 8, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Hey Gabi…this treatment would work if done regularly…once the acne sets on if you try this, this might not work because home remedies generally prevent rather than cure….

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    hey thanks for the info…
    i myself got badly sunburnt when i was out..
    i was desperately tryin to cure it..i used Lacto Calamine lotion which actually made the situation worse…i got my skin peeling and i was so ashamed to show myface.Eloe vera(vitamin E+aloe vera)reduced the peeling…i consulted a dermatologist and she helped me out with momate and emoderm..the burns cured but white patches wer left behind which looked quite ugly..
    i used ginger juice on the patches and they are dissapering miraculously….i am so happy and thankful… thank u so much

    Reply
    • amit chandak says

      November 21, 2012 at 5:47 PM

      how long did it take to completely recover….i would like to have your suggestion as am facing the same problem….

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      December 26, 2014 at 2:32 PM

      Hi,
      I have rosacea problem for 6 years..My cheeks are very rosy..can i apply ginger juice on my face..And when i need to wash my face after applying ginger juice in face..

      Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      January 3, 2015 at 4:08 PM

      i would suggest to be extremely careful and check for any reaction before you apply it daily. ginger can be irritating for rosacea!

      Reply
  4. swati says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    wow…I am so happy to know it helped you so well 🙂

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    January 15, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    I’m using ground ginger and honey to make a mask I’ve only had it on for 3 min and you can feel it working will update you later

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      January 15, 2012 at 6:54 AM

      I shall be waiting for the update 🙂

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      April 10, 2013 at 6:05 AM

      Pls I wnt to knw whether I can use ginger honey and lime for mask and how often I can do it

      Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      June 16, 2013 at 4:19 PM

      yes you can but make sure you do not use it more than twice a week 🙂

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      December 29, 2014 at 12:56 PM

      anonymous, you can do it daily. It does not hurt n its so effective. I use it as follows: i use ginger with lemon (you can use it with lime) . use at least mins b4 bath daily

      Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      January 3, 2015 at 4:05 PM

      nothing should be overdone. ginger and lemon both are very potent and can be extremely drying for skin in the long run so it is better to not use it too often!!

      Reply
  6. Jordan Kemp Van Ee says

    July 29, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I drink a lot of Ginger ale, is it not as effective?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      July 29, 2012 at 12:33 PM

      I don’t think any ale would be so effective!!!

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      April 16, 2013 at 3:32 PM

      Yeah right….

      Reply
  7. Jhunean Giraud says

    September 21, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  8. Jhu G says

    September 21, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    I used: ginger juice, honey, sugar and lime juice… mix, exfoliate face and neck, leave on for 10 mins, rinse, pat dry and moisturize with a facial serum. Just tried it… my skin is heavenly! Thank God! I’d definitely use this as a daily treatment to help even out my skin tone and prevent more breakouts. I always chew ginger~ but never thought to put it on my skin. Pfft! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      September 21, 2012 at 5:52 PM

      don’t use ginger daily and use it at night only 🙂 and, thanks for the tip…will surely try it 🙂

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      April 10, 2013 at 6:06 AM

      Pls must facial serum be applied afetr exfoliating…and how often can dis be done

      Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      June 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      yes, moisturization is very important after exfoliation!

      Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    December 8, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    i bought some ginger balm and applied it to my face each night before i went to bed and it healed my bad acne that i had for two weeks and nothing would take the swell or infection down, and after using ginger balm for two nights its already healing. its reducing the redness of the acne scars as well, not to mention my face is so smooth and soft. no more problems with over dry skin during this cold winter air, and pimples popping up from using oily greasy lotion on face. i’ve always had horrible problems with acne since i started having kids and this gingerbalm really amazed me with what its doing for my face. now i tried this before hearing anything about ginger healing acne, i just decided to google it because i have noticed a dramatic change in my skin since i started using it two days ago. try it for your self, its called “ginger balm go” by “the ginger people” … definitely worth a check out. proactiv never worked , neither does neutrogena or clearasil… whatever that 3 step foam stuff is they sell on tv i forget the name, but that didnt either.

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      December 15, 2012 at 11:33 AM

      thanks for the heads up on the brand 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kathleen Bautista says

    March 30, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    i thought gingers are only for common wounds..i am a teacher, my former students had a research about how ginger treats wounds..it is effective,..but since i have lots of acne i started to wonder if ginger can also heal acnes..now that ihad read this articles.. will try it tonight..and i will give you follow up for the results…thank you

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      June 5, 2013 at 3:12 PM

      wow…didn’t know ginger is helpful in treating wounds!! thanks for the tip 🙂
      do try and lemme know how it worked for you 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kathleen Bautista says

    March 30, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    i thought gingers are only for common wounds..i am a teacher, my former students had a research about how ginger treats wounds..it is effective,..but since i have lots of acne i started to wonder if ginger can also heal acnes..now that ihad read this articles.. will try it tonight..and i will give you follow up for the results…thank you

    Reply
  12. Lari says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    I love the taste of ginger tea and I have used ginger, honey, and sugar as a face mask…quick and easy….granulated ginger tea…just add a tiny bit of water like enough to moisten the bottom of the cup…make use it has a scrub slash mask…add more water and pour over your scalp and hair….or use the tea bag if you go that route as a toner….it works well for cramps…kicks bad breath…and really all around is wonderful

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      June 5, 2013 at 3:13 PM

      wow…that sounds a nice tip 🙂

      Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    May 5, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    I have acne and have had it for awhile. I am trying this tonight and hope it works. I drink ginger tea every morning but haven’t notice any reduction in my acne. I have never tried it topically and when I applied it..it had a wonderful tingle. I will try this and it can’t get any worse.

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    • Swati Murti says

      June 6, 2013 at 5:16 AM

      yes it does tingle a lot!! it wont surely get worse. did you try??? how did it go???

      Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    June 1, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Can I apply yellow ginger to my whole body and use it as a scrub?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      June 6, 2013 at 5:19 AM

      you can use the juice with sugar and scrub the body 🙂

      Reply
  15. Kathleen Bautista says

    June 11, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    i am 24 yrs old..i really had a very big problems about acne before…i actually took a photo of it…And ginger helps me a lot to solve my problem….i’ve been using ginger since the day i first commented in this website (march 30, 2013) …i am very thankful about this site. My acnes are now healed and my skin really improved.

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      June 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

      hey Kathleen…thanks a lot for the feedback…and i am so glad it helped you so much 🙂

      Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    June 15, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Ginger proved great on mi skin too.. thanks so much for providing such a useful information on net

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      June 16, 2013 at 3:52 PM

      i am so glad it has helped you 🙂

      Reply
  17. harveen says

    June 17, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    My son 6yr old have tan skin …first he has fair but now skin is dull pls help me

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      June 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM

      hi Harveen…i have replied on the other place you commented!!

      Reply
  18. Senthilkumar.C says

    June 22, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Will it cure pimple mark and holes in face which created by pimples.. Also guide us how and when to apply (morninf /night)?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      July 5, 2013 at 11:29 AM

      it will help with pimple marks but not with the pits! apply the juice as a spot treatment at nights on daily basis after cleansing the face. let it dry and then wash off. moisturize.

      Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    June 30, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    will it work for harmonal acne aswell?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      July 5, 2013 at 11:29 AM

      you can give it a try but i am not really sure!!

      Reply
  20. Clara says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Ginger is a great ingredient to add to skin packs – it also helps with psoriasis and cellulite.

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      July 5, 2013 at 11:44 AM

      oh did not know it helps with cellulite as well but yes its amazing for all skin disorders 🙂

      Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    July 10, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Can drinking ginger tea everyday help me with my acne problem or only applying it on my face will work? Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      July 29, 2013 at 7:37 AM

      applying does help but dirnking has many other benefits like controlling blood sugar levels and reducing weight and how it affects acne is something i can not comment on but it does detoxify the body from inside.

      Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    August 4, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    chioma, can i leave the ginger overnight? Can it tone my skin,i need it?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      August 9, 2013 at 2:51 PM

      no, wash it off after it dries off.

      Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    August 4, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Annie. How do i easily get the ginger juice?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      August 9, 2013 at 2:52 PM

      grate the ginger and squeeze the pulp to get the juice.

      Reply
  24. Anonymous says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I will try and see how it goes for my body and skin.

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      August 9, 2013 at 2:52 PM

      do let me know 🙂

      Reply
  25. psalmson says

    August 24, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I CHEW GINGER ANYTIME I WANT GINGER HELP ALOT IT KILL GERMS

    Reply
  26. Natalya Nat says

    September 17, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Hi Swati,

    I have Acne Scars on my cheek. Can I use this ginger juice treatment on my cheek every night around 10-20 minutes? Just confuse can I use every night or not ? Can you let me know ?

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    September 24, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    A friend told me bout dis ginger juice healing pimples, I hav rilli tiny pimples.. I’ve bought giner but I’m scared 2 apply it to my face.. Pls doz dat hav tried it, hope it won’t burn my face, plus shuld I apply it day n night or only @ nite????

    Reply
  28. Namuunaa Byambadorj says

    October 5, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    can i use ginger and lemon juice as a scar fading mask will it work 😀

    Reply
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  30. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Ginger works really great on skin, I use ginger paste twice a week with few lemon drops added to it, when applied on face i feel as though there is some really hot & burning on my face (that’s how it works )after 5 min i wash it off completely with cold water and have ice cubes massage on my face immediately..Now my face does not have any white & black heads , i don’t get pimples, I feel nice glow & healthy skin on my face.
    I

    Reply
  31. Anonymous says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    hi i have tried it put i mixed it with lemon juice and kept the mix in bottles for some 2 days i have seen great results on all my scares

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      March 12, 2014 at 6:57 AM

      hello. please do not store lemon juice. it should be used fresh so either squeeze the juice whenever you are using or make do without. the vitaminc c disintegrates after 15 minutes of contact with air.

      Reply
    • chichi says

      December 29, 2014 at 1:08 PM

      Its a big LIE. I store my ginger and lemon and it stays for two weeksand more and still very effective.I preserve it locally (with water under) not refridgerating. It still works for pimples.

      Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      January 3, 2015 at 4:04 PM

      great to know that!!

      Reply
  32. Luke Daly says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    hi i have hypopigmentation spots all over my checks and heard ginger was good for them can i still apply my cleansers, toners and moisturisers when applying the ginger to my face?

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    October 14, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Hi…Whats the best time to apply Ginger juice and till how much time we should keep it on? Also any good tip for People with Blackheads?

    Reply
  34. Cenna Zia says

    January 29, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    I think it works.i am applying it topically on my acne marks and pimples since a few days n feel they fading off..will continue for few weeks till i see a complete difference and will update.but i am sure it works :)..sanna

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      February 6, 2015 at 1:19 PM

      hi Sanna. please do update me on the progress and great to know it is working for you 🙂

      Reply
  35. jev says

    January 8, 2017 at 7:29 PM

    ive been applying ginger juice in my acne, but i leave it overnight. is it ok?

    Reply
    • Swati says

      January 9, 2017 at 9:03 PM

      you should wash it off after it dries up and moisturize with a hydrating serum.

      Reply
  36. Anurag Nautiyal says

    October 22, 2020 at 10:13 AM

    Nice your tips are great and very helpful.

    Reply

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