Apple cider vinegar is one of my favourite health and beauty ingredients and I also love using it around the house. I have already made an article on how to use apple cider vinegar around the house and you can read it HERE. Did you know that you can make turmeric vinegar at home? It has amazing healing and brightening properties and it also is a great ingredient for beauty and health. Turmeric helps boost immunity and also keeps your skin and scalp super healthy. Below is a recipe for DIY turmeric vinegar and ways to use it-
RECIPE FOR TURMERIC VINEGAR:
Things You Need-
- 4-5 fresh Turmeric Roots
- 2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
Directions-
To make this DIY turmeric vinegar, you first need to wash and dry fresh turmeric roots. Slice it and add it into an airtight jar. Pour organic mother apple cider vinegar into the jar and shake it well. Seal the jar with a cork or lid and let it sit on the countertop for 2 to 3 weeks. Your turmeric vinegar is ready. Strain the vinegar and discard the turmeric slices.
WAYS TO USE ALONG WITH BENEFITS:
Hair Growth
Benefits: Turmeric and vinegar together helps strengthen hair follicles and also help get rid of any fungal infection that might stunt your hair growth. Boosts circulation and make your hair grow like weed.
Usage: Dilute this turmeric vinegar with water or rose water and use it as a last hair rinse. You can also spray it on your scalp and massage before shampooing.
Scalp Acne
Benefits: Helps get rid of any bacterial and fungal growth on the scalp and help reduce scalp acne and bumps. Also great for dandruff. Has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Usage: You can apply diluted turmeric vinegar using a cotton ball on your scalp concentrating on areas where you have scalp acne. Also use it as a scalp mist after shampooing and let it sit as a leave on treatment.
Pimples
Benefits: Has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that help with pimples and breakouts. Helps unclog pores, purify and detox and keep your skin super clean and clear. Is also great for healing active pimples and reducing acne spots and post acne scarring.
Usage: Dilute turmeric vinegar with rose water and use it as a facial toner or facial mist. Can also be mixed with your regular DIY face mask and use it as a 20 minute face mask. Also add in some honey and use it as a 10 minute face mask. Use diluted turmeric as a spot treatment before sleeping.
Cough
Benefits: Because of its antimicrobial properties and soothing effect, turmeric vinegar helps treat cough. It sooths your respiratory tract and throat and help you recover soon.
Usage: You can add 2 to 3 tablespoons of this DIY turmeric vinegar into warm water and have it straight up before bedtime and after you wake up. Also mix it with honey and use it as a cough syrup.
Acne Scarring
Benefits: Has healing properties that helps heal fresh scars and also prevent them. Helps boost circulation and promote healing. Makes your skin look more smoother and with improved texture.
Usage: Mix together 1 tablespoon of this prepared vinegar with 2 tablespoons of honey and mix it well. Apply it on your acne scars and let it sit for one hour before you wipe it off. Rinse off with water and moisturise. Do this once daily.
Brightening
Benefits: Helps even out skin tone, lighten any pigmentation on the skin and also lighten dark spots. Great for lightning darkness around the mouth and on the cheek area as well. You can use it on your neck too if you have pigmentation there. Restores original skin tone and adds a beautiful glow.
Usage: Make a paste using this turmeric vinegar and gram flour and use it as a 30 minute face mask. You can also mix it with aloe vera gel and use it as a face mask.
Hair Shine
Benefits: Reduces frizz and coats your hair making it more manageable and sleek. Makes your hair more reflective and add a beautiful shine to it. Also is great for hair that is dull and damaged due to excessive heating tools and chemical treatments.
Usage: In a spray bottle, add this prepared vinegar along with a teaspoon of coffee powder and fill it with rose water. Shake it well and spray it on your scalp and hair and massage. Let it sit for five minutes and rinse it off with plain cold water.
Boost Immunity
Benefits: Helps boost your immunity and build body’s resistance power. Keeps seasonal allergies and infections at bay and keep you healthy internally. Also helps balance internal PH and reduce any inflammation in the body.
Usage: Add a tablespoon of this turmeric vinegar and to 1 cup of warm water and have it in the morning. You can also use this vinegar water to make lemonade.
