Many of us take great pride in having healthy youthful skin. Appearance does play a large part in our self-confidence.  If you feel your skin is losing its youth or you’re struggling with reoccurring acne, then apple cider vinegar may be an inexpensive, simple way to regain youthful, clear skin.

Apple cider vinegar is the result of fermenting pressed apple juice, which turns the natural sugars into vinegar.  The uses for this vinegar are endless!  You can either make your own or purchase a raw, organic, unfiltered, unpasteurized vinegar online or at your local store. (1,2,3)

High quality vinegar will contain the mother, which looks like a cloudy substance that sits at the bottom of the jar.  The mother contains enzymes, bacteria, pectin and trace minerals that are evenly distributed each time you shake and pour.  (1,2,3)

Apple cider vinegar can diminish or eliminate age spots.

Apple cider vinegar has numerous health related benefits, and is also fabulous for your skin.  It contains alpha hydroxy acids that remove dead skin cells, leaving behind a fresh and healthy complexion. Many commercial cleansers advertise alpha hydroxy acids but only contain a small quantity. (1,2,3)

Using apple cider vinegar is the real deal and will help remove dead skin cells and age spots.  To use for age spots, place apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball.  Gently rub solution over age spots, allowing the vinegar to sit on the skin for 20-30 minutes once or twice a day before rinsing.  After six weeks, you should see a noticeable difference! (1,2,3)

Apple cider vinegar is effective for acne treatment.

Apple cider vinegar is also great for acne relief.  When apple cider vinegar is made, malic acid is formed, which gives apple cider vinegar antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.  Malic acid unblocks your pores and allows your skin to breathe, which makes it effective for treating acne!

Using apple cider vinegar instead of expensive commercial products also helps balance the pH levels in the skin and prevents your skin from being too dry or too oily.  When applying apple cider vinegar to your entire face, it’s important to dilute it because it can damage your skin.  You can dilute it by mixing it with equal parts water, green tea, aloe vera gel or witch hazel.  Before rubbing the diluted mixture all over your face, first find a test spot to assure that you have no reaction to the mixture.  Once tested, gently glide a cotton ball with the mixture over your face to remove oil, make up, and other impurities.  Be careful not to get this mixture in your eyes.  After five minutes, rinse your face and continue with toners or moisturizers of choice.  (1,2,3)

Sources for this article include:

(1) womansvibe.com
(2) www.healthyandnaturalworld.com
(3) www.healthambition.com

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