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How to Treat Acne with Garlic

Garlic is a not only a flavorful accent to many dishes, it is also a potent antibiotic. You can rub a dab of garlic juice (from the raw clove) onto a blemish for one to three minutes to kill off the bacteria surrounding the blemish.

Things You'll Need

  • Fresh garlic (in cloves)
  • Sharp knife
  • Gentle, non-irritant cleanser such a Cetaphil
  • Water
  • Towel
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Instructions

  1. The Gift of Garlic

    • 1

      Wash your hands thoroughly. Make sure to wash between your fingers, around your wrists and under your fingernails.

    • 2

      Cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser such as Cetaphil. Pat dry with a clean towel.

    • 3

      Peal away the skin around the garlic clove and separate one clove from the bunch.

    • 4

      Slice the end of the clove with a clean, sharp knife. You will be able to see the garlic juice.

    • 5

      Place the end of the clove (the juicy side) on the blemishes. Dab the end and move on to the next blemish, if any. This may sting!

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