Apple Cider Vinegar And Cornmeal Face Scrub

Apple Cider Vinegar And Cornmeal Face Scrub

So, why is apple cider vinegar good for you?

After all, it is a vinegar and that’s supposed to be bad and burn your face, right?

Wrong.

Apple cider vinegar—and any vinegar in general—has a tonic effect on your skin.  Your skin has a natural pH balance anywhere from 5 to 7.  Cleansers and other variables cause the natural pH balance to be thrown off.  Toners solve this problem and apple cider vinegar helps re-balance your skin. 

There are many other benefits of using apple cider vinegar on your skin.  ACV helps promote blood circulation in small capillaries on your face.  It also helps reduce the appearance of scars left by acne. And, speaking of acne, apple cider vinegar is an antiseptic which means that it gets rid of the bacteria that can clog your pores and cause acne.  Along with these great benefits, apple cider vinegar also helps brighten your skin.

The apple cider vinegar and cornmeal facial mask/scrub is great for exfoliating your skin and balancing the pH level at the same time.  The cornmeal sloughs away dead skin cells that can also clog your pores thus further causing acne and other skin problems.  Dead skin cells can make your face look aged and tired when it could actually look smooth and supple.

Ingredients:

Organic (good quality) apple cider vinegar (buy apple cider vinegar here)
Water for dilution
2-3 tablespoons of cornmeal (buy cornmeal here)

Directions:

Before you mix the apple cider vinegar and cornmeal together to form a paste, you may have to dilute the apple cider vinegar with water.  The amount of apple cider vinegar you use depends on your skin’s sensitivity.  Some people will mix it with water with a ratio of 1:1 (½ water, ½ACV).  You can add more water if your skin is more sensitive or you can use no water at all—however, keep in mind that ACV is an acid and can burn your skin if you are not careful. 

After you have diluted your ACV, mix it with the cornmeal to create a paste and facial scrub for your face.  Apply it to your face in a circular motion using your fingertips.  Make sure you keep it away from your eyes or it will burn! 

Rinse off the scrub thoroughly with water and a gentle soap if needed.  Your skin has just been toned so it’s not necessary to tone again.  Moisturize as usual. 

Enjoy!

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Acne

Benefits of Using Apple Cider Vinegar for Acne

Many teenagers and adults suffer from stubborn acne and apple cider vinegar has proven to me that it can actually help rid your skin of bacteria causing acne.  Over the last few decades, there have been many advancements in the skin care arena.  When you walk into a beauty store you are bombarded with all sorts of acne washes and creams (Murad, ProActiv, Clearasil, Neutrogena, etc.)

Each one of these acne cures and solutions, claims to combat your acne within a certain time frame and promise drastic results.  While these creams and washes may work great for a lot of people, there are a lot of people who cannot buy these acne products because they are either too expensive, or they they just don't produce the results you would expect in the prevention or treatment of your acne!  Most of us have suffered from acne breakouts that have taken over our lives, lowered our self-esteem, and made us hate looking in the mirror. 

However, there is still hope: a home remedy for acne that uses Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV).  Of course, when people think of apple cider vinegar, most don't picture this natural toner as a cure that can help clear up your acne, and also help cure many other ailments--there are many benefits.  (Read my post on how you can use Apple Cider Vinegar to get shiny hair.) Use natural, organic (raw) Apple Cider Vinegar for your acne treatment.  

Apple Cider Vinegar for acne treatment is a great alternative to harsh chemical bought solutions because it is one of the most power natural cleansers out there.  It is a natural toner so acts as an astringent to reduce the size of your pores as well!  If you're suffering from acne breakouts this is great news because Apple Cider Vinegar can help balance your skin's pH level (acidity level).  This in turn helps make sure that the acne causing bacteria cannot thrive.  Apple Cider Vinegar will also help you clear up excess oily skin. 

This helped me clear up a lot of stubborn acne that was not responding to any other treatments.  It was extremely frustrating until I did some research and was able to find this all natural acne home remedy and am I glad I did!  It was starting to take a toll on how I viewed myself, and I started to become overly worried about how others viewed my acne on my skin.  At one point, in my adolescent years, I was so fed up I decided to live with the scars and acne.  I can tell you, that Apple Cider Vinegar did the trick for the treatment of acne for me!

Here's what you need for the Apple Cider Vinegar treatment: 

Ingredients:

Natural, Raw, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar [buy ACV from Amazon here]
Cotton swabs

Directions:

Pour some Apple Cider Vinegar onto a cotton ball/swab or Q-tip and then apply all over your face, focusing specifically on your acne prone/breakout areas.  ACV can be used all over your body as well.  Hold the swab to your problem areas for a few minutes at a time.  Rinse your face thoroughly and tone and apply moisturizer as usual.  You can use this treatment 2x a week depending on how sensitive your skin is.  If you have sensitive skin, (as many adolescents do with acne do), then dilute the Apple Cider Vinegar so that it is 1:1 ratio with water (1 part water, 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar).  In essence, you are making a toner to help in the prevention of acne breakouts!

When you are making your acne toner you will notice that Apple Cider Vinegar has a very strong odor.  Yes, it can be unpleasant, but it doesn't last and after a few minutes you will get used to the smell of it and once it dries you will barely notice the smell, and it's worth not having to deal with stubborn acne breakouts!  If you notice some redness and tingling is normal and should go down in about 10 minutes after using the ACV toner.  This is a great all natural toner for acne and can be stored in the fridge or out on your counter as long as it's not too hot.

Within a few weeks, you should see significant results in the amount of acne and acne scars on your face.  I am an adult and having been using Apple Cider Vinegar for the treatment of my acne for over two years and I've had to use it less and less to the point where my skin is nearly flawless and I use it for the occasional acne breakout when I've been careless and not washed off my makeup!  


Remember to be careful because apple cider vinegar is an acid and can actually burn your skin if you're not careful. 

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Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse Treatment for Naturally Shiny Hair

Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse Treatment for Naturally Shiny Hair

Winter and in-door heaters and air conditioners can leave your hair dry and wrecked with dullness and frizz.  This leaves your hair looking and feeling stressed out.  And, let's admit it, if we don't feel like we look good, we don't feel as great as we could!

Thankfully, there is a way to get your hair shiny and healthy again, naturally!  This item should be in your pantry if it isn't already because there are at least ten other uses I can think of where Apple Cider Vinegar can be used throughout your house (and on you).

Use this apple cider vinegar rinse and you will be happy you did!  Apple cider vinegar balances out the pH level in your hair because it is acidic.  It is a great cleanser and effectively removes dirt and oil from the scalp.  That plus the fact that apple cider vinegar is a great conditioner as well helps rid your scalp of dandruff.

Moreover, the reason apple cider vinegar is recommended for shiny hair is because of it's acidic properties.  ACV helps smooth the hair cuticle resulting in a sleeker finish on your hair.  A sleeker finish means your hair will reflect more light = shiny and healthy hair!

Ingredients:

• Apple Cider Vinegar- 2 tablespoonsn for short hair; 4 tablespoons for long hair
• Warm water  -  1/2 cup for short hair; 1 cup for long hair

Directions:

Mix the apple cider and water together and apply to your hair and scalp using your fingers.  You just want to get your hair and scalp wet so make sure you don't completely soak your hair.  You don't have to use the entire mixture.

Let the solution stay in your hair for about 10 minutes or so.  You can use a shower cap or saran wrap if you want but it's not necessary.  Once the 10 minutes are up, rinse out your hair with cool water as it helps to keep your hair cuticle smooth.

Buy Apple Cider Vinegar here.

Enjoy your new shiny hair!
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