Never Throw Away Garlic Skins, Do This Instead!
If you’re a fan of cooking from scratch, it’s safe to say that you go through a lot of garlic! This savory herb is part of the allium family and is a common addition to sauces, pastas, and more. As everyone knows, with garlic bulbs come plenty of garlic skins, which most people tend to throw away. But what if we told you those garlic skins can come in handy?
In this post, we’ll learn about eco-friendly ways to reuse garlic skins in your home, garden, and body care products. We’ll discover what makes garlic skins so amazing and even give you the recipe for a Skin-Soothing Tonic that will work great for kids and adults who suffer from eczema, acne, and fungal infections. By the end of this article, you’ll be sharing with the world why they should never throw garlic peels away.
All About Garlic Skins
Garlic skins may be inedible on their own, but that doesn’t mean you should disregard them. Like the garlic bulb itself, garlic skins come with a myriad of benefits. In fact, the garlic skin is created to protect the bulb itself, giving it an entirely new set of benefits! One compound that garlic skins contain is allicin, which can lower blood pressure and relax blood vessels. Allicin may also protect the brain against cognitive decline, particularly in those of advanced age.
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If you’re concerned about heavy metal toxins, try consuming garlic or something made with garlic skins. Pairing it with cilantro will add to its potent detox effect. Recent studies showed that the allicin in garlic significantly reduced lead levels in participants with lead poisoning. Garlic can also boost the immune system, especially when combined with honey. With all the ways to use garlic, you should have plenty of garlic skins before too long. We recommend storing them in an airtight container in the freezer to keep the benefits intact.
Besides, garlic has anti-inflammatory properties. It contains sulfur compounds, such as allicin, which are believed to reduce inflammation. It also may help lower the production of inflammatory substances in the body potentially benefiting conditions like arthritis and other inflammatory disorders. Its antioxidant properties also contribute to its ability to reduce oxidative stress, which can further alleviate inflammation.
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So, how does one experience the benefits of garlic skins? Here are some simple ideas to get you started.
- Garlic skins can be placed in boiling water and brewed as a tea. Many like drinking this tea plain, as its savory taste is desirable. Like many hot beverages, garlic tea can give you sweet sleep. Try combining it with a teaspoon of manuka honey for ultimate results.
- You can place leftover garlic skins into your compost bin to nourish your soil.
- Add garlic skins to your stock to enhance its flavor. You can also do the same with onion skins.
- Place garlic skins in rice or other whole grains when cooking. Be sure to remove the skins once the rice is done! Put the skins in a reusable tea bag or cheesecloth to make this process easy.
Skin Soothing Tonic Using Garlic Skins
One of our favorite ways to use excess garlic skins is to make a Skin-Soothing Tonic. The process is similar to brewing tea, except you use it externally instead of internally. If you’ve ever suffered from dry, itchy, inflamed skin, you know just how valuable this recipe is!
Here’s a quick rundown of each ingredient used in our Skin-Soothing Tonic.
Garlic Skins
Garlic skins are antifungal, which means they can work against multiple skin infections, such as athlete’s foot and candida. In fact, you can use this Skin Soothing Tonic all over your body! It’s mild enough that anyone can enjoy it… just don’t get it in your eyes.
The allicin in garlic skins is full of antioxidants that can keep skin looking young by fighting against free radicals. Consider using this tonic on your face to stay looking young.
The only downside is that garlic doesn’t have the most pleasant smell, especially when it’s on your face, under your nose, and when you need to go out in public. I had to come up with a solution, and so I found a really nice organic salve that I never leave my house without. And you shouldn’t either. It helps you against bites, bruises, eczema, rashes, and even open wounds. You can make it yourself as well.
Check out all ingredients and benefits HERE!
Lavender
Lavender has incredible skin-healing properties, such as being antibacterial. Some studies show that lavender can even reduce acne. Because lavender is anti-inflammatory, it can eliminate redness, giving your skin a healthier appearance. Plus, lavender smells amazing and is known to calm the nervous system, ideal for those who struggle with stress rashes.
Chamomile
Lavender and chamomile are among the most popular herb combinations for skin care. Chamomile has been a popular remedy for ages, beginning with the Greeks, who would apply a paste of chamomile and water to their faces. Studies have shown that chamomile is just as effective (if not more!) than over-the-counter skin-healing ointments. Chamomile can also cool the skin, making it perfect for treating sunburns. Another added benefit of this herb is that it promotes cell regeneration, helping heal the skin. To make sure you’re not allergic to chamomile, you can do a patch test first.
Caution! Pesticides found in lavender and chamomile fields have been compromising the quality and benefits of this wonderful herbal remedy. Due to the toxicity of these chemicals, buying lavender or chamomile from most retailers might not be worth the risk.
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Skin-Soothing Tonic Recipe
Our Skin-Soothing Tonic Recipe is an excellent alternative to chemical-laden skin sprays. It’s full of refreshing herbs that will nourish the skin from the inside out. We ditched drying ingredients like witch hazel and kept it simple with pure water. This Skin-Soothing Tonic has a pleasant scent that will instantly soothe the senses.
Ingredients
Ingredients- The skin of 3 garlic bulbs
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup dried chamomile flowers
- ½ cup dried lavender
Instructions
- Place the garlic skins, water, dried chamomile, and dried lavender in a large saucepan placed over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil, then turn to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid changes color. Remove from heat and let cool.
Strain the tonic into a large glass jar or measuring cup using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Press the herbs to extract every drop of precious infused water. Store in a spritzer bottle and apply to irritated skin.
Strain the tonic into a large glass jar or measuring cup using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Press the herbs to extract every drop of precious infused water. Store in a spritzer bottle and apply to irritated skin. 
How to Use Your Skin-Soothing Tonic
To use our Skin-Soothing Tonic, apply a couple of sprays to any area of skin that is itchy, red, or inflamed. To apply to the face, close your eyes and spray on the face, or apply with a cotton swab. To apply to feet, spray the bottom of your soles, then let dry before covering with a sock. This herbal remedy is so mild that you can apply it as often as needed, but we recommend applying it to a small “test” area of skin before using. 
Store in a cool, dark place or refrigerate for a soothing sensation. And to extend shelf life. It can last up to a week in the fridge.
I am anxious to try the skin tonic, but was wondering about the shelf life. It confused me when it said to store it in a cool dark place or in the fridge, but that it would only last a week in the fridge. So how long would it last otherwise? The amounts of the ingredients in the recipe would make a huge batch, and I would never be able to use it all in a couple days.
Thanks!
I would think the recipe is for the daily weeks worth in the fridge. Just divide the amounts if you want less.