7 Surprising Beauty Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Beauty Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

 

 

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a common household ingredient that provides many health and beauty benefits. Historically, this product has been used for many, many years.

It was discovered around 400 BC when Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used it to treat his patients. ACV is rich in many vitamins, minerals and enzymes. It also contains high amounts of citric, citric and malic acid.

It has been shown to play an effective role in killing fungi, germs and viruses, reducing swelling, treating common colds, reducing muscle pain, reducing arthritis pain, developing diabetes, lowering high cholesterol and controlling weight-related problems.

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.

Here are some of the beauty benefits of apple cider vinegar:

1. 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 1 tablespoon ACV with 2 tablespoons water.
• Add 10 to 15 drops of tea tree oil or coconut oil. 
•  Apply this solution on your scalp and massage for 5 minutes. 
•  Leave it for another 5 minutes. 
• Then wash your hair with water and shampoo as usual.

Use this natural remedy 2 to 3 times a week until you get rid of your dandruff.

2. Makes Hair Shiny and Healthy

ACV is very beneficial for the health of your hair, as it helps to keep your hair clean, strong and shiny. It can remove any chemicals left on your hair and scalp from hair styling products, as well as keep your scalp free of dead and dry skin.

• Mix 1 cup ACV in 2 cups water.
• Apply this solution to your hair after shampooing.
• Massage it on your scalp and let it sit for 5 minutes before washing. 
• Use this home treatment once a week.

3. Works as a Skin Toner

Since ACV helps keep skin and pores clean, it is beneficial for people with oily skin. It contains a lot of alpha hydroxide acid, which helps your blood to circulate and reduce the size of facial skin pores.

• Mix 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar with 1/2 cup of filtered water. 
• You can add a few drops of olive oil to it. 
• Apply this solution to your skin using a cotton ball. 
• Leave it for a few minutes. 
• Rinse well with cold water. 
• You can use this solution once or twice a day. 
• Shake well before each use.

If you do not have seemingly normal and sensitive skin, use an equal amount of ACV in 1/2 cup of water to make toner on this skin. However, if you have sensitive skin, use more water (1 part AVC to 4 parts water) and use this mixture 3 times a week.

It is important to test a small area of your skin before using this mixture.

4. 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 skins PH levels, which in turn helps breakouts from occurring. 

• In a bowl, mix 1 part ACV and 2 parts filtered water.
• Soak a cotton ball in this solution and apply it on the affected skin.
• Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse with mild warm water.
• Use several times daily for a few days.

5. Freedom from Smelly Feet

Another common but embarrassing problem is foot odor. This can be unpleasant for you and the people around you. However, ACV has anti-microbial properties that can help rid your feet of foul-smelling germs and bacteria.

• Add 1 cup ACV and 4 to 5 cups hot water to a bucket. 
• Soak your feet in this solution for 10 to 15 minutes. 
• Finally, wash your feet thoroughly with antibacterial soap and water.
  

6. Reduces the Appearance of Cellulite

A problem that most people have and they want to get rid of. Since AVC has the ability to clean skin pores and tone your skin, it can help get rid of cellulite. Cellulite is fat cells that exist just below the surface of your skin.

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.

7. Brightens Yellow Nails

You may have yellow spots on your nails when using chemicals or work. However, nail spots can also be caused by infection, smoking or poor diet. Whatever the reason, you can bring them back to life with ACV. ACV contains malic and acetic acid which will help to remove nail stains and brighten nails.

• Add 1 cup ACV and 1 cup light warm water to a container. 
• Soak your nails in this solution for 20 to 30 minutes, then wash it off. 
• Now massage a small amount of olive oil.

     Use this treatment twice a day until your nails are spotless.

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