I asked Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, a registered dietitian and sports dietitian, whether it was possible to see such an improvement from eating raw garlic. "Garlic can reduce inflammation, which may play a role in improving skin health by reducing the risk of developing acne or other skin conditions," says Ehsani. While there isn't much evidence to prove the effectiveness of consuming raw garlic to treat acne, it did take off as a TikTok trend earlier this year, with many users claiming it cleared up their acne flares and gave them clearer skin. Anecdotal evidence indicates that garlic could be a skin-boosting ingredient, but there are many other foods you could apply this quality to as well. Garlic is full of vitamins and minerals that your body needs for normal function and good health, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, which you are also likely to find as topical ingredients in the skincare aisle of your local pharmacy. While I'm not suggesting you rub a clove of garlic on your face, garlic is rich in these health-promoting vitamins and your body will thank you if you consume your RDA.