Another day, another viral skincare hack is rounding on Instagram. If you are suffering from acne, your feed (me like me) should be filled with skincare advice on how to deal with it.

From eating raw garlic to ‘Botox’ to flax seeds, social media is turning to the natural ingredients found in your kitchen. And, this time, the spotlight is on raw ginger, people who affect it claim that rubbing it directly on the skin can help relieve acne. It seems an easy way to deal with your acne, right?

Today, you can find countless videos online in which Indians with shining skin claim that this mystery is not expensive facial, but immediately rubs raw ginger on them and immediately tackle the brakeout on them to deal with the acne breakout. But is there really any science behind this spicy suggestion?

Let’s peel the layers back with some expert advice whether this trend holds any weight.

What do experts have to say?

Let’s remove it from the first way. Just because something is natural, it does not mean that it is good for your skin. Especially when raw and undesirable.

Dermatologist Dr. Drtologist, Senior Advisor to Mehkatagul Dermaclinic. Gulima Arora says, “Ginger has proved useful for acne in scientific publications, but as an indirect approach it should not be considered the first line or the main treatment.”

She emphasizes that acne is a multicribute condition – a spice will not deal with all its triggers.

Drmatologist and Medical Advisor in Kaya Limited. Sarayan B, agrees, “rubbing raw ginger on the face is not scientifically proven acne treatment, while it has anti -inflammatory and antibacterial properties, there may be irritation in direct applications.”

Dr. Bindu Stallekar, founder and chief dermatologist of skin smart solutions, says, “There is no scientific evidence to prove that applying raw ginger treats acne on top, but only as an ad-on for other drugs, and only if well tolerated.”

But is there any benefit of ginger?

There are some promising aspects of ginger (in general if it is part of your diet or through skincare), especially its bioactive compounds such as gingerrol and shogol. Here experts highlight:

• Anti -inflammatory and antibacterial: These properties can help reduce acne, especially cystic acne related to redness, swelling and bacteria.
• Antioxidant-rich: Free radicals help to neutralize and reduce oxidative stress on the skin.

• Intestinal: Dr. Arora explains that ginger admits digestive and intestine health, which is associated with skin health. It acts as a prebiotic, promoting good intestine bacteria, which, in turn supports the better skin.
• Oil control and scars disappear: Ginger is known to reduce sebum production and can help lighten the pigmented acne mark over time.

Although, Form In which ginger is used in many cases. Dr. Arora says, “Only some extracts raw ginger are not useful.

Side effects

Rubbing raw ginger directly on your skin is not a glow that can make things worse.

Dr. Arora says, “Raw ginger is alkaline and can change the pH of the skin, which disrupts obstruction and microflora.

Dr. Says Saranya B, “Applying raw ginger directly can cause irritation, allergic reactions, excessive dryness and irritation, especially in people with acne-prone skin.”

Dr. Stalakar says, “The high concentration of oil and sharp phenol in raw ginger can cause irritable contact with dermatitis and their astringent properties.”

So, can ginger help with acne in any way?

Yes, but the way Instagram has not suggested. All three dermatologists agree that ginger can be useful when consumed as part of a balanced diet or used in controlled yogas.

• Ginger tea or extract can help reduce inflammation from within.
• Skincare products containing gingerrol or shogol in measured doses can provide benefits without harsh side effects.
• Always do a patch test before trying to do anything new.

“Ginger is best tolerated when it is consumed orally rather than applied to the skin.

One last peel

If you rub it on raw, viral ginger hack will not give your skin a favor. Experts agree: leave DIY and clinically approved treatment or gentlee, stick to ginger-infected products, preferably after a chat with your dermatologist.