A common household ingredient that also provides many health and beauty benefits is apple cider
vinegar (ACV). Historically, this product has been used for many, many years.
It has been traced back to 400 BC when Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, used ACV as a treatment
for his patients. ACV is rich in many vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. It is also high in
acetic, citric and malic acids.
It has been found to kill germs, kill viruses, reduce swelling, kill funguses, treat the
common cold, reduce muscle pain, reduce arthritis pain, assist with diabetes, reduce high cholesterol
and control weight issues.
Besides all of these essential health benefits, ACV has been added to many beauty regimes.
To obtain the best results with ACV, you should only use the raw, unfiltered version.
That is because this type is not pasteurized and contains all the original enzymes.
Here are some of the beauty benefits of apple cider vinegar:
1. Prevents Acne and Pimples
Acne and pimples are a common nuisance to everyday life. However, ACV can assist with
this because it can kill germs and clean your pores. Doing so, it helps to prevent acne
and pimples from forming. It also helps to balance your skin’s PH levels, which in
turn helps breakouts from occurring.
- Mix 1 part raw, unfiltered ACV and 2 parts filtered water in a bowl.
- Soak a cotton ball in this solution and apply it on the affected skin.
- Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.
- Reapply a few times daily for a few days.
2. Works as a Skin Toner
Because ACV helps to keep your skin clean and your pores clear, it is beneficial to
people who have oily skin. It has a high amount of alpha hydroxy acids, which help your blood
to rise up to your skin and reduce the size of your pores.
- Mix ½ cup each of apple cider vinegar and distilled or filtered water.
- You may also add a few drops of an essential oil, such as lavender oil.
- Apply this solution on your skin using a cotton ball.
- Leave it on for a couple of minutes. - Rinse well with cool water.
- You can use this solution once or twice a day.
- Shake well before each use.
If you have seemingly normal and not sensitive skin, use one part ACV to two parts of water
to make this skin toner. However, if you have sensitive skin, use more water (1 part AVC
to 4 parts water) and use this mixture a little less frequently.
It is important to test this mixture on a small part of your skin before using.
3. Say Goodbye to Dandruff
Dandruff is a common, but embarrassing, issue that affects many people. It is especially
common in the winter season because of the dry air. Dandruff is a medical condition that
causes your scalp to create dead skin flakes on your scalp and hair.
This can also cause you to become quite itchy and to drop white skin flakes on your clothing.
Luckily, ACV can help with this, as its ability to kill fungus and germs can fight the dandruff.
It also will help to restore your pH levels within your scalp and clean your hair follicles.
- Mix 2 tablespoons each of ACV and water. - Add 10 to 15 drops of tea tree oil.
- Apply this solution on your scalp and massage for 5 minutes.
- Leave it on for another 5 minutes. - Rinse your hair with water, then shampoo
as usual.
Use this natural treatment 2 or 3 times a week until you see your dandruff has cleared
up.
4. Freedom from Smelly Feet
Another common, but embarrassing problem, is foot odor. It can be unpleasant for you
and those around you. However, ACV, can assist, with its anti-microbial characteristics. ACV
can help to rid your feet of smelly germs and bacteria.
Prepare a foot soak:
- Add 1 cup of ACV and 4 to 5 cups of warm water to a basin.
- Soak your feet in this solution for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Finally, wash your feet thoroughly with an antibacterial soap and water.
- Use this home treatment once daily for a few weeks.
5. Makes Hair Shiny and Healthy
ACV is very beneficial to the health of your hair, since it helps to keep your hair clean,
strong and shiny. It can remove any build-up left on your hair and scalp from hairstyling
products, as well as keep your scalp free of dead and dry skin.
Prepare a hair rinse:
- Mix ¼ cup of ACV with 2 cups water. - After shampooing, pour this solution onto
your hair. - Massage it into your scalp and allow it
to sit for 5 minutes before rinsing it out. - Use this home treatment only once a week.
6. Brightens Yellow Nails
An unsightly issue can be yellow or stained nails that can occur when you work with chemicals
or dyes. However, stained nails can also be from an infection, smoking or a poor diet.
No matter the reason for the discolored nails, you can bring them back to life with ACV.
ACV contains malic and acetic acids that can help with the discoloration. The ACV can also
help in treating any nail infections and preventing any from occurring.
Prepare a nail soak:
- Add ½ cup each of ACV and lukewarm water to a basin.
- Soak your stained fingernails in this solution for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse it off.
- Massage a small amount of olive oil into each nail bed.
- Use this treatment twice daily until your nails are no longer discolored.
7. Reduces the Appearance of Cellulite
One problem that most everyone has and most everyone wants to get rid of is cellulite.
A little known fact is that apple cider vinegar can help with this. Because AVC has the ability
to cleanse your pores and tone your skin, it can help get rid of cellulite. Cellulite
is described as fat cells that are floating just beneath your skin’s surface.
ACV can also help reduce the amount of toxins and rid your body of excess water in order
to reduce bloating and the appearance of cellulite. Because of this, ACV is an effective tool
in weight loss and skin toning.
- Mix 1 part olive or coconut oil with 3 parts ACV.
- Apply it on the affected skin and massage gently for 15 minutes.
- Repeat twice daily.
You can also mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of raw, unfiltered ACV and 1 teaspoon of honey in
a glass of water.
Consume this mixture twice per day on a regular basis. This will help your body fight any
hormonal changes within your body, which is one of the main issues of weight gain.
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