I’ve never had Botox but rub raw spice over my face to banish wrinkles – people say it burns but I only feel glowy
FROM Botox and facials to retinols and resurfacing toners, there’s countless products for anti-ageing.
But according to one wrinkle-free woman, the secret to truly glowing skin and banishing fine lines is lurking in the produce section of Tesco.
Beauty content creator Selina Da Silva rubs a raw spice over cleansed skin to have a flawless complexion.
That spice is ginger.
Selina assured she’s not had a drop of Botox to achieve her wrinkle-free face.
Instead, she cuts a nub of ginger in half and glides the raw inside over her face regularly – and says it packs a punch for anti-ageing benefits.
On Instagram, claimed that the 50p beauty hack reduces acne scars, oily skin, inflammation AND the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
She added that it “gives a glow and brightens the skin” for a glazed donut-like complexion.
“Such a good natural skincare hack,” Selina penned in the caption of her now-viral post.
Let the ginger juice sit on your skin for five minutes before washing off – but if you experience any stinging or discomfort, rinse it off immediately.
What’s the science behind it?
Ginger is packed with antioxidants, particularly gingerol.
Antioxidants are essential in the fight against ageing because they help neutralise free radicals.
Free radicals are the external influences – like pollution – that cause damage to your cells.
This leads to visible signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, fine lines and saggy skin.
And as Selina noted, ginger has anti-inflammatory properties.
Inflammation is a key contributor to an ageing face because it weakens skin structure, resulting in the breakdown of collagen and elastin.
What is Collagen?
- Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and provides strength and structure to the skin and muscles
- It plays a significant role in maintaining skin elasticity and hydration
- As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin and decreased skin firmness
- Collagen production starts to dwindle in our mid-to-late 20s and early 30s. By 40, it has dropped dramatically
It’s important to note that while collagen-based skincare products may offer benefits, their effectiveness can hugely vary.
Some experts suggest that topical application of collagen may have limited effectiveness compared to other skincare ingredients that stimulate collagen production within the skin.
By reducing inflammation, ginger helps maintain the skin’s firmness and prevents the onset of sagging.
Social media reacts
Not everyone is convinced by the spicy hack, though.
Some beauty buffs claim rubbing raw ginger over your cells could lead to stinging, redness and, in the worst case, skin burns.
“I rubbed ginger on my face once and it burned like if my face was on fire,” Joana Garcia warned under Selina’s video.
“This is silly,” Haydon Hughrs added. “People, you don’t need to do this for great skin.”
While ginger is a natural ingredient, it’s potent.
It could cause reactions on different skin types, particularly sensitive skin, so you should do a patch test before applying ginger to your face.
Ensure to rinse your face with water after applying ginger, too.
And as with any skincare routine, balance is essential – overuse can lead to irritation.