Apple Cider Vinegar has a weird smell and many find it pungent. It is natural to think why would anyone want to you use this on their skin. The fact is apple cider vinegar has numerous benefits on skin and definitely helps you step up your beauty routine.
It has been considered as an elixir for skin throughout the ages.
The main ingredient of apple cider vinegar is acetic acid. There are other acids too along with vitamins, mineral salts, enzyes, aldehydes. The key attributes are like pH level balancing, astringent, antiseptic, antibacterial, also anti-inflammatory.
Skin Care Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Here are few of the surprising benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar on skin
For exfoliation
The acids in apple cider vinegar digests the dead skin cells by mildly turning over the cells. This results in a soft, smooth and young looking new layer of skin.
For maintaining pH balance
Since it has a pH similar to the skin, it is helpful to restore and maintain the pH balance of the skin. Hence this is the best skin toner ever known. It also helps clear excess oil from the skin.
For acnes and pimple
Acne that are caused due to build up of dirt, oil, dead skin in the hair follicles can be treated with the help of apple cider vinegar since it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. The mallic and lactic acid help exfoliate the skin.
For sunburn
Sunburn causes skin to swell and involves pain. Apple Cider Vinegar has anti-inflammatory properties which helps soothe the pain. It relieves the irritation in the skin.
For age spots
Apple Cider Vinegar is an excellent agent that reduces and diminishes age spots. Not just age spots, it is also used in treating razor bump, bruises, bug bites, any other skin irritations and infections.
With these satisfactory reasons everyone will be convinced to keep a bottle of this vinegar at home.
Easy and simple methods of using apple cider vinegar for skin
For sunburns, mix one part of apple cider vinegar with four parts of water. Douse a wash cloth slowly apply the solution on the skin.
For removing dead cells, dab a cotton piece in the vinegar and mildly rub across the entire face. If necessary you may dilute the vinegar by adding little water.
For diminishing age spots, mix apple cider vinegar and lemon juice and apply the diluted mixture on age spots. Leave for half an hour and rinse.
The diluted apple cider vinegar with water can also be used to massage the scalp and treat dandruff.
This vinegar also makes an excellent hair rinse and facial rinse.
Tips to remember about using Apple Cider Vinegar
Never use Apple Cider Vinegar directly in its original form. It is highly acidic, hence it is always to be mixed with water before use.
Start slowly if it is your first time. Do a patch test before including Apple Cider Vinegar in your skin routine.
You can always mix your other favourite ingredients along with Apple Cider Vinegar.
*Written By Chand
