Ginger root has been utilized by communities all over the world for a great many years in everything from food, treatment, and even as a aphrodisiac. Things being what they are, it's likely one of nature's best and magnificence gifts.
Ginger improves the skin's texture—and fights signs of aging
"Ginger has been revered as an anti-aging ingredient in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for thousands of years," says Punnapuzha. "The antioxidants present in ginger increases collagen production, reduce skin damage, and inflammation."
Ginger has additionally been known to lessen the signs of hyperpigmentation (dull blotches of skin). Medina Tshibemba, facialist at Bare Alchemy, prescribes rubbing a little cut of fresh ginger on hypopigmented scars a few times each day. "For optimum results, repeat this process for at least six weeks," she adds.