Apple cider vinegar beauty benefits are as diverse as it has health benefits. It’s like one of those things of nature that can be used for almost anything. The top 2 examples from the top of my head would be aloe vera and turmeric.
Every family has its favourite passed through the generations. Whatever your complaint is, grandma would ask you to use that specific thing in a different way. My granny’s favourite was turmeric 🙂 .
A friend of mine introduced me to apple cider vinegar a few years back. And since then, it has become one of my favourite natural ingredients whether for hair care, skin care, detox cleanse or simply for a pedicure at home.
I agree it’s an acquired taste… actually, very hard to acquire 🙂 . But once you get used to it’s acidic taste, it can turn out to be very useful.
The good news is, for most beauty issues you don’t have to drink apple cider vinegar. The smell isn’t too strong & it almost never burns. As a matter of fact, before beauty creams, gels and whatnots flooded the market, ACV used to be one of the go-to natural remedy items.
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Apple Cider Vinegar Beauty Hacks
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Anti-ageing & skin care:
Starting your day with warm ACV-water-honey drink will help detoxify without any much effort. It’ll also add a healthy glow to your complexion over time.
If you want to put in a bit effort, use ACV as a daily toner. Dab a cotton ball in 1 part ACV and 2 parts rose-water mixture. Use this in upward strokes after cleansing your face as usual. This will take care of fine lines and wrinkles effectively.
Age spots might make you look older than you really are. The simplest way to handle these would be to use ACV with onion juice. Apply the mixture on age spots. Wash off after about 15 to 20 minutes.
Just be patient, because unlike magic potions, natural remedies do take time. But they add far less unwanted chemicals to our body.
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Dry hair care:
If you want gorgeous hair, make sure your digestive system works smoothly. A detoxified body will also work wonders for your hair. If you have been regular with your morning ACV drink, you should be able to see quite a change in the way your hair looks and feels.
Apple cider vinegar beauty benefits include dry hair treatment too. Mix 1 teaspoon ACV in a cup of water and rinse your hair with it after shampooing. Wait for a couple of minutes. Wash it off with warm water. This won’t only help you with dry hair but also take care of dandruff & dull, limp hair.
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Acne:
As much as teenage acne is undesirable, adult acne is embarrassing. I know because I got adult acne whereas I never had them growing up…weird world, right?
Just when you thought you were through the bad skin phase, up pops a red…umm…let’s just say ‘good-for-nothing’ on your skin. I’m sure there are scores of home remedies for this, but since we are exploring apple cider vinegar beauty secrets, here’s what to do.
Mix equal quantities of baking soda and unfiltered ACV. Apply it on the bumps. Let it dry. Wash off with lukewarm water. Do this for a week. Don’t forget to follow it up with moisturizer.
If you feel it’s too harsh for your skin, try mixing a tablespoon of honey with a pinch of cinnamon powder. Paint your face with this sweet-smelling paste and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Wash off. Use ACV diluted as a toner. Let it sit overnight and wash your face in the morning. This won’t only reduce the severity of acne, but also minimize the appearance of scars.
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Teeth whitener:
Did ever the worry of stained teeth stop you from drinking your morning cup of coffee, tea or the relaxing glass of red wine? The idea pops into my mind from time to time… but, the heart always wins. Result – stained teeth.
Even the pizza with its tomato sauce and the Chinese takeaway with soy sauce and vinegar can stain your teeth. However, the good news is, you can use ACV to bring the shine back to your smile.
Use ACV 1 part with 3 parts water as daily mouthwash. This will also control bad breath controller and minimize oral infections.
For stronger action, make a paste of equal quantities of baking soda and ACV. Massage teeth with this and rinse off. But, take care not to repeat it too often as this can actually damage your teeth enamel making them weaker and sensitive.
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Yellow Nails:
Have you noticed how after a few colour change, touch ups and pattern change of your nail polish, they turn yellow from being suffocated so long? Instead of covering up this unsightly mess again with a layer of nail polish, try this trick.
Dip your fingers in a relaxing bowl of hot water with 1 cup ACV and 1 cup Epsom salt. This therapy will not only take care of your yellow nails, but also take care of mild fungal growths.
Dip your feet in this mixture for a detox session and de-odored feet. For toe fungus, use ACV in a more concentrated stronger solution. This apple cider vinegar beauty trick can save you money by making your manicure and pedicure last longer. [bctt tweet=”Apple cider vinegar can save you money, time & effort by making your manicure and pedicure last longer” username=”nandyzsoulshine”]
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Moles and Skin Tags:
Moles and skin tags are some of the things in life on which you don’t have any sort of control. Especially, on where and when they are going to pop up. But what you can do, is make sure they do not last longer than can be helped. Here’s a simple ACV trick to get rid of them.
Dip a cotton ball in raw unfiltered ACV. Cut it to the size of mole or skin tag. Squeeze off any excess liquid from the cotton. Cover the mole completely and secure with a medical tape. Do this every night for about 8-10 days and the pesky thing will simply slide off your skin. However, here are 2 things you need to know beforehand. First, the time taken differs from person to person. And secondly, it turns pretty ghastly midway. So patience is the key here.
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Feet Fit for Foot Modeling:
Try saying ‘’feet fit for foot modeling’’ 10 times quickly in a row. If you can do it right, I’ll let you in on the secret… 🙂 . No matter how much you take care of your feet, cracked heels still do manage to make an appearance sometimes, don’t they?
So, here’s a quick apple cider vinegar beauty hack to get rid of hard, dead skin & cracked heel. Mix equal amounts of ACV and the blue type of Listerine with double the amount of hot water. Dip your feet in it for 10 to 15 minutes. Now, step out and wipe the dead skin away.
Depending on the severity of your condition, the results would vary. But, you can always repeat this in a couple of days for soft freshly-out-of-the-laundry feet. Follow this routine up with a good foot cream. I find this technique specially effective & helpful because I like to take barefoot strolls. Without this maintenance work, my pedicures don’t last very long.
Apple cider vinegar beauty & health benefits can really help you push your wellbeing factor a few notches up without too much effort. It can do wonders for your health and beauty. I agree, there are other natural products too which have similar benefits. But, the idea is simply to be aware of the potentials of as many pantry items as possible.
Why? Because natural remedies not only help keep unwanted chemicals away from our lifestyle, but also save us quite a bit of money. Not bad, eh? I’ve found apple cider vinegar to be one of those multi-talented gifts of nature that works for us in countless ways.
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Fixing common health bugs and staying shipshape can get a lot easier when you know how to use your pantry regulars effectively.
Have do you like to use apple cider vinegar? I’ve told you mine, but which apple cider vinegar beauty tip do you feel is most effective?
Warning: It’s advisable that people with diabetes MUST consult their physician before consuming apple cider vinegar as it can alter insulin levels in the body.
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