From treating disturbed bowel movement and cold to flu and headache, ginger is surely a superb healer. Moreover, it is an equally amazing ingredient for various beauty treatments as well. Its antiseptic properties act on the bacteria, thus treating several skin ailments. So, lets us take a look at how can Ginger help in providing you with healthy skin and hair.

1. Fades Scars

Ginger is known to possess antioxidant properties, which further help in fading away of white and light tone scars. To use it, all you need to do is just rub a slice of ginger on the scar and let its juice dry up. If you repeat this treatment at least two times a day, you will see a remarkable improvement in a month’s time.

2. Promotes hair growth

It is a proven fact that a good blood circulation on the scalp aides hair growth, and ginger helps in boosting this circulation. Owing to the presence of minerals, vitamins and fatty acids, ginger also helps in reducing hair fall. To make a ginger based hair mask, mix ginger and jojoba oil in equal proportions. Massage your scalp and tresses with this mixture and then, leave it for about half an hour. Later, wash off with a mild shampoo. Repeat it at least once a week for best results.

3. Combats dandruff

Besides boosting hair growth, ginger helps in treating dandruff as well. Its antiseptic properties act on the dirt and dust, which give rise to dandruff-causing bacteria. To treat dandruff, you can use ginger in two ways. Firstly, you can apply ginger oil to your hair on weekly basis. Also, you can make a hair mask by mixing grated ginger with either sesame or olive oil. After applying, allow it to stay for about 15 minutes. Later wash off with a mild shampoo.

4. Rejuvenates skin

Whether consumed or applied, ginger, in both ways, is helpful in warding off ageing signs. It consists of about 40 antioxidant properties, which aim at preventing free radical damage, thus delaying the signs of ageing. Besides, it also helps in tightening the skin, maintaining its elasticity. To look forever young, you can try out a ginger based mask. Take equal quantities of ginger, lemon juice and honey and mix well. Apply this mask and let it stay till it dries up.  Wash off with normal water. Do it at least twice a week for a radiant and younger-looking skin.

5. Reduces flab

Ginger is responsible for flushing outs the toxins from the body, thus resulting in detoxification. Once the toxins are done away with, the fat automatically starts burning, thus reducing your extra flab. You can tighten your skin and help in regeneration of new cells by applying a ginger based scrub. To make it, take half cup of sugar and add about four spoons of olive oil, two spoons of lemon juice, two tablespoons of grated ginger and some lemon zest to it. Mix will and scrub off that extra cellulite with this exfoliating mixture. You can also store it for up to two weeks at least.

6. Blemishes and acne

Besides delaying the signs of ageing, ginger acts on pimple-causing bacteria as well. Its cleansing and antiseptic properties reduces pimple causing bacteria, thus keeping your skin thoroughly clean. Applying ginger juice on your pimple-prone skin can be a really effective remedy.

7. Soothes burns and blisters

If you have suffered burns and blisters, ginger can help in healing them. However, it is suggested that that ginger should not be applied on fresh burn. Once the skin cools down a bit, its application can help in quick healing.

Ginger is known for curing split ends as well. People with dry hair generally face the problems of split ends. The antioxidants present in ginger are responsible for treating brittle hair and further nourishing your tresses. To know more about its usage, click here.