Ginger and acne: anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial
[6]-gingerol inhibits Cutibacterium acnes and blocks NF-κB in keratinocytes — the two main mechanisms of inflammatory acne.
Acne is inflammatory: act on the cause
- C. acnes → TLR2/NF-κB activation → cytokines (IL-8, TNF-α)
- Gingerol: inhibits NF-κB AND bactericidal against C. acnes
- Zingerone: skin antioxidant, protects sebaceous lipids
- 5-alpha-reductase: gingerol reduces testosterone→DHT conversion (less sebum)
Why INTI's low sugar content matters
Acne is strongly correlated with the dietary glycemic index (Cordain et al., 2002). INTI contains:
- 1.19g sugar/100ml (ultra low)
- Organic erythritol: glycemic index 0
- No free fructose or refined sugar
→ No insulinemic peak → no androgen stimulation → less sebum
Expected results with INTI
- Weeks 1-2: reduction of redness of existing lesions
- Weeks 3-4: fewer new lesions
- Months 2-3: improvement in overall skin texture