Ginger stimulates blood circulation to improve the health of your scalp — and when your hair follicles are happy, they grow faster. Treat your follicles to some love with ginger juice spritzed onto the scalp directly before styling. Another option is to mix the juice with castor oil in a 1:3 ratio and apply to scalp two to three times per week for a half hour before shampooing it out.
To make the ginger juice, peel the ginger root with a vegetable peeler and slice it into small pieces. Mix into 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for five minutes. Cool off the mixture and strain out the ginger. You keep it in the refrigerator for a month.
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To Stop Dandruff
Ginger also has antiseptic properties that fight the flakes. The easiest fix? Grate some ginger and add it to your shampoo until those flakes are gone. For more stubborn cases, mix it with jojoba oil and rub all over the scalp. Wear a plastic cap and leave on while you sleep.
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Benefits of Ginger for Skin
This sensational root isn't done yet. Let ginger work its magic on your skin, too. From anti-aging to acne, ginger is here for it.
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To Reduce Dark Spots
Ginger can reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. It's as easy as rubbing a fresh piece of ginger on the spot two to three times per day until you see it start to fade.
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To Cleanse
For a very effective anti-acne wash, mix one part ginger, two parts olive oil and three parts sugar. You can also use diluted ginger juice as a toner, just spray and go. Ginger juice even works as a spot treatment for pimples: just dab juice onto the spots.
