'Consuming raw garlic can help with even the most stubborn cystic acne'

LIEFSTYLE - Instagram has evolved into our go-to platform for tips, tricks, and do-it-yourself (DIY) videos. One such trending practice that is gaining traction among numerous influencers these days is the consumption of raw garlic to combat acne.
The girl who said eating raw garlic every day can help with my acne, I owe you my life," says one viral post on Instagram.
n the post, a beauty influencer can be seen taking a clove of raw garlic and swallowing it directly as part of her 'nighttime skincare routine'.This, according to her, has helped with her acne. The video quickly went viral, sparking curiosity among many people dealing with acne, and even among dermatologists.
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Soon, many women began adding garlic to their skincare routine (you must have seen it on Instagram too), and numerous videos started circulating online about how 'consuming raw garlic can help with even the most stubborn cystic acne'.
However, upon closer inspection of the comment sections of these trends, we realised that while some claim that eating garlic as part of their nighttime skincare routine has helped them achieve acne-free skin, others have commented on this hack's inefficiency and that it has worsened their acne.