Health & Beauty
According to Instagram, rubbing raw ginger can help clear up acne. Are dermatologists in agreement?


By Kajal Sharma - 25 Mar 2025 08:39 PM
Another day, another Instagram beauty tip that has gone viral. You surely have a feed full of skincare tips on how to treat acne if you have it, like I do.Social media is using natural components from your kitchen, such as flax seeds for "botox" and raw garlic.
This time, raw ginger is the focus, as influencers assert that applying it topically can help eradicate acne. It seems like a simple solution to acne, doesn't it?Innumerable videos of Indian skinfluencers with radiant skin can be found online these days, stating that the key isn't pricey facials but rather applying raw ginger directly to acne outbreaks to treat them right away. But is this spicy suggestion really supported by any science?