Apple cider vinegar is made by crushing fresh
apples and allowing them to ferment. The best quality apple cider vinegar is
made with organic apples that are allowed to mature in wooden barrels. Apple
cider vinegar should be slightly cloudy, and have a rich amber color.
Apple cider vinegar boosts the immune system,
reduces inflammation and fights bacterial infections. It can be used internally
and externally in a natural skin care recipe to benefit the skin.
There are many reasons to use apple cider vinegar
externally:
It is rich in
alpha hydroxy acids which helps to dissolve fatty deposits on the
skin. Because of the high amount of alpha
hydroxy acid, apple cider vinegar can also be used to lighten sun spots and age
spots.
Apple cider vinegar contains natural enzymes,
vitamins A, B and C, as well as beta carotene, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,
copper, iron, silicon, boron and pectin.
Apple cider vinegar can be used to treat acne
since it is a natural anti-inflammatory and has antibacterial properties.
Apple cider vinegar is also used to treat sunburn, psoriasis and other itchy skin conditions. It is also used to treat
fungal infections, warts and skin tags.
Before using in any natural skin care recipe, it is recommended that you should do
a skin test to make sure your skin is not too sensitive for straight vinegar.
Place a small dab of vinegar on your neck for 15 minutes. If you get a negative
reaction, you can dilute the vinegar in a 50/50 dilution using water, or mix three (3) parts water to one(1) part vinegar and test again.
Here is a basic skin toner recipe for you to
try.
1/2
cup distilled water
1/2
cup apple cider vinegar
Optional:
add a drop of lavender oil
Shake
the mixture. Preserve in glass bottle or container with a lid. Apply to skin using a cotton ball, or
directly to an acne breakout with a Q-tip.
Leave
on face for 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water. To clear up acne, do this 2-3 times a day for best results.
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