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| May 25, 2023

Apple Cider Vinegar: 5 ways to use it in your daily beauty routine

Mikala Johnson

Mikala Johnson / Our Today

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Did you know that there are several common items in and around your home that can be used to amplify your beauty regime?  

Yes, sometimes simple items that you have on hand are equally as effective as some of the most expensive beauty products and treatments.

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most useful remedies for common beauty problems that you’ll find in your home.

Using apple cider vinegar can be both inexpensive and effective. So, why not use it to treat your hair, skin, and nails?

Apple cider vinegar creates soft skin, alleviates itching, and helps treat acne. You should know that you can create great remedies with this simple and accessible product!

Perhaps, the only disadvantage of using apple cider vinegar is its odour. Nonetheless, it’s worth a shot!

Apple cider vinegar comes with a whole lot of beauty benefits. Let’s see how you can use apple cider vinegar in your beauty routine to reap some great rewards.

Restore hair health

Apple cider vinegar has a lot of vitamins, along with anti-inflammatory and healing properties. All of this makes it one of the best remedies for restoring your hair when it starts looking dry and dull.

Using apple cider vinegar as part of your hair care routine will restore your hair. So, your hair will not just look healthier, but it will feel healthier as well.

All you need to do is put one small teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, then apply it to your hair by gently massaging for five minutes.  Afterward, rinse with cool water.  

If you do this simple trick every 15 days, you will certainly notice a difference.

Dandruff remedy

Apple cider vinegar also possesses anti-fungal properties which makes it a great beauty treatment for certain scalp conditions.

It’s known to help treat conditions related to scalp health, like dandruff and flaking of the scalp.

Simply find a spray bottle, a small bottle that will help you to comfortably distribute the liquid treatment. Mix 200 ml of water with the same amount of apple cider vinegar and shake well.  

Once you have washed your hair and it’s moist, spread however much you think is appropriate, on your head.  Try to make sure it seeps down to your scalp.  Then, all you need to do is wash.

Facial treatment/Toner

Apple cider vinegar is one of the best face cleansers out there. It’s widely used to balance the skin’s PH level and deeply cleanse your skin.

It is a natural astringent, and what’s even better, it will make your face glow and look truly young and healthy.

Take 100 ml of water and the same amount of vinegar. Mix well and let set in a bowl in the fridge to keep cool.

Moisten a cotton ball with the tonic and then clean your face. It’s important that you apply this solution after washing your face with cleanser. Afterward, apply moisturiser. Your skin will be healthy, well taken care of, and truly beautiful.

Lighten dark spots

Apple cider vinegar is a very ancient remedy to help soften the look of dark spots on your skin. They might not completely disappear, but their appearance will be better.

You’ll need apple cider vinegar and onion for this treatment. These two astringent components are great for lightening dark spots. Extract all the juice you can from the onion by mixing it in a blender.

Then mix it with half of a glass of apple cider vinegar. Then, using a cotton ball, apply this mixture anywhere you have marks.

Let it sit for 20 minutes, then wash your face well. It is important not to expose yourself to sun during this time. If you do this every day for two weeks, you will slowly notice that the marks look lighter.

Alleviate itching and muscle pain

If you happen to be experiencing any form is itching on your skin, apple cider vinegar can help to put your skin at ease.

Sometimes, because of allergies you might experience intolerable itching all over your body. When this happens apple cider vinegar is the remedy you’ll need.

Also, if you are feeling any form of muscle pain that may be preventing you from resting. Apple cider vinegar acts as a physical and muscular relaxant. It’s a simple remedy when, for whatever reason, you feel uneasy or have pain.

Fill your bathtub with warm water and add 240 ml of apple cider vinegar. Afterward, sit in the tub for 20 minutes. You will experience an immediate sedative effect.

So, with this, you might want to start using apple cider vinegar as part of your beauty routine.

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