Author: Namratha Gopal
Many of us lack knowledge about detoxing our beauty routine. It’s very important for us to grab all the benefits from the naturally available products especially you are into organic and natural living. So why wait? let’s check out the benefits of apple cider vinegar along with apple cider vinegar remedies for skin and hair both-
REASONS WHY WE USE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IN HAIR CARE
Apple cider vinegar has numerous applications when it comes to home remedies. Let’s check out some of them :
- Due its acidic nature and pH content, it is very beneficial in treating frizzy, dull and dry hair.
- Apple cider vinegar has anti microbial properties which may help treat itchy scalp and other hair problems.
- Apple cider vinegar can work as a cleanser so that it can keep your scalp and hair clean and detox.
- Helps reduce dandruff which is the most difficult task nowadays.
Recipes for hair care using ACV –
Hair Growth Mask
Take 2 tbsp to 3 tbsp of coconut cream into a bowl. Now add in 3 to 4 drops of rosemary oil and 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar to give a good mix. Apply all over the hair focusing on the scalp/roots. Tie a bun and cover the hair cap and wash it off after 1 hour. Coconut cream and rosemary oil adds on to the benefits along with apple cider vinegar in enhancing the growth of hair.
Hair Detangler
You can save a lot of money by making this simple detangler solution for yourself. Take 3 tbsp of aloe vera gel and 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and give it a good mix. Store it in the pump bottle or spray bottle. Make sure you don’t take the natural aloe vera gel here since it doesn’t bind with the apple cider vinegar. Take a little amount of the solution in the fingertips run it throughout the hair. Wash it after 1 hour.
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Thick Hair Oil
Due to the high concentration of Thymoquinone in black seed oil, it naturally restores the hair growth in bald areas. So take 3 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and 2 tbsp of black seed oil and mix it really well. Apply this oil on the scalp and give a good massage. Can keep it overnight and wash it in the next morning. Apply it twice a week to see the best results.
Remedy for Oily Scalp
Wash the hair thoroughly with a mild cleanser and then apply the mixture of 3 to 4 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and 4 to 5 drops of peppermint oil with the help of cotton ball and wash it after 30mins. Peppermint oil along with apple cider vinegar helps in balancing pH level so that the scalp related problems are easily solved.
Reasons why we use apple cider vinegar in skin care
Apple cider vinegar has infinite properties especially when it comes to skin care. below are some benefits-
- Helps in giving flawless skin.
- Fights pigmentation due its acetic acid content which balances skin pH level.
- Combats body acne that is caused by microbial and other kind of infections.
- Apple cider vinegar is boon for oily skin people which is helpful in extracting excess sebum from the skin.
- Apple cider vinegar is helpful in keeping the skin glowing naturally.
Recipes for skin care using ACV –
Pigmentation Mask
The acetic acid content in apple cider vinegar helps lighten skin pigmentation and improves the overall texture of the skin. Whereas the potato has natural bleaching properties that helps lighten the pigmented skin areas. So take 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp of potato juice. Apply all over the face with the help of cotton ball. Wash it after 20mins.
Anti-acne Face Mask
Acne breakouts are a common phenomenon especially for those with oily-combination skin type. So kaolin clay works best for this. Take a small cup and add 1 tbsp of kaolin clay powder and 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar. Apply it over the face with the help of brush in upwards direction. Wash it once the mask is dried. Can be used twice a week consistently.
Pore Tightening Treatment
Honey works wonders on the skin even applied directly due its anti-bacterial properties. Adding apple cider vinegar is an added advantage that helps in treating acne scars and tightening pores. Add 1 tsp of honey to the diluted apple cider vinegar and apply with the help of cotton ball. Wash after 20 to 25 mins.
Acne-Scar Mask
Take 1 tbsp of rose water, 1 tbsp of diluted apple cider vinegar and enough wild turmeric as per the requirements. Give it a good mix and apply it as a face mask and wash after 15 mins.
Body Acne Scrub
Zinc content in the oats helps reduce inflammation and helps inhibit bacteria causing acne. Mix 1 tbsp of oats and add 1 to 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar. Use it as body scrub and follow up with a body lotion or moisturizer.
NOTE
- Patch test before trying out any of these apple cider vinegar remedies to make sure you aren’t allergic to it.
- Use organic mother apple cider vinegar for best results.
