We eat it with sushi for lunch, we eat it pressed in a cocktail in an after-work, or we drink it in detox infusion before going to sleep. If we are used to consuming ginger on a regular basis, we don’t necessarily think about the benefits it can bring when applied to the skin. Zoom on the benefits of this plant used for more than 5000 years by humans for its therapeutic virtues.
Ginger
Mainly known for its aphrodisiac capacities as well as for its capacity to rebalance difficult digestion in just a few minutes, the root owes its benefits to its composition. Rich in minerals and vitamins, and thanks to its rhizome containing proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and starch, ginger alone embodies an ideal health cocktail.
No less than 40 natural antioxidants are also found in the plant, which are originally from Asia, making it a real anti-aging ally. Its formula fights against skin aging by eliminating free radicals and stimulating blood circulation. Another highly appreciated virtue of ginger is its exfoliating properties.
An anti-aging ginger mask
Are you interested in the anti-aging effect of ginger on your skin? Then don’t hesitate to prepare this homemade anti-aging mask that combines the properties of this root with those of honey, another amazing ingredient that nature offers us to keep young skin perfectly hydrated.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 spoonful of honey
Preparation
Mix the ginger powder with honey in a bowl until you get a smooth dough. After washing your skin, apply the mask to your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then rinse off well with warm or hot water!