Ginger has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. A good way to put those effects to use would be to make a face mask
Ingredients: Ginger rhizome (root), Manuka or local honey, turmeric (optional)
-Pound or grind ginger. You may add turmeric if you like.
-Mix with Manuka or local honey (store-bought commercial honey is usually fake and has no medicinal value)
-Wash and dry your face.
-Spread the masque over face, avoiding the eyes
-Leave on for 20 minutes.
-Optional exfoliation step: take a teaspoon of sugar and rub gently over your masque (this is the one time I’m okay with you using sugar!)
-Wash masque and sugar off your face and pat dry.
-Use once or twice a week
Check out my episode on ginger: https://youtu.be/ygeMt0UbPUQ
