Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is generally used in salad dressings, marinades, vinaigrette, food preservatives etc. It is made by crushing apples and squeezing out the liquid, to which bacteria and yeast are added to start the alcoholic fermentation process. In this process, the sugars are turned into alcohol. In a second fermentation process, the alcohol is converted into vinegar by acetic acid-forming bacteria (acetobacter).
The best method to treat acne in long term is to follow proper hygiene and food routine. But if you want to deal with the present acne, then you can resort to home remedies instead of commercial treatments.
Apple cider vinegar and honey are some of the effective ones to try. Today, let’s discuss regarding apple cider vinegar for acne in detail.
Also, Read 5 Simple Home Remedies For Curing Back Acne/Pimples
1. Drink It
Apple cider vinegar that helps you lose weight also helps you treat acne. Apple cider vinegar reduces swelling, redness, and pain, caused by whiteheads, blackheads, and as it is anti-inflammatory. In addition, apple cider vinegar contains the lactic and malic acids that exfoliate and soften skin, thereby reducing scars and red marks. Moreover, it contains all the minerals and vitamins that are necessary for your body to fight acne, reduce scarring, and speed up the healing process. Here is the recipe that explains you on how to use apple cider vinegar for acne:
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 glass of water
Method:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with one glass of water. Next, stir it well
- In the morning, drink it on an empty stomach.
- Consume it daily to remove frequent acne attacks.
Also, Read 10 Health Food That Prevents Acne
2. Apple Cider Vinegar And Honey
Honey contains antibacterial properties which fight with the bacteria causing acne. Apart from that, it hydrates the skin by locking the moisture in skin cells.
- Wash your face with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser. Massaging in circles to clear pores and increase circulation.
- Exfoliate with baking soda.
- Steam your face for three minutes by covering your head with a towel and leaning over a pot of hot water.
- Apply 2 tablespoons raw honey to your face, rubbing gently in small circles. Stop when the honey becomes sticky enough to pull on the skin.
- Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.
- Carefully pat dry without rubbing.
- Use a cotton ball to apply a (1:1) mixture of apple cider vinegar and water, wiping it on in upward strokes.
- Apply oil free moisturizer.
- Repeat the process regularly.
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3. Apple Cider Vinegar as a Facial Toner
You can use one part of ACV with two or three parts of water to dilute it. First, make sure that you clean your face with a natural cleanser. Now, apply ACV using a cotton pad. Do not rinse it once it is dry. You can apply regular moisturizer or any other product you are using. You may also apply the same ACV as a spot treatment directly on top of your pimple using a Q-tip, in case of break-out.
Note: As said earlier, do not use harsh products like soap and strong face wash after applying the toner.
References: CureJoy, Apple Cider Remedy
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