Kitchen goods are gradually
becoming the stars of the beauty world. Whether we're reusing old tea bags for
under eye puffiness or tightening our pores with turmeric, these unconventional
treatments are just as good, if not better, than what we'd pay for at the
beauty counter.
As we stock up on grocery items
that can pull double-duty, we asked our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
communities to share the amazing beauty benefits of another common household
good: apple cider vinegar. Here are 10 ways to incorporate apple cider vinegar
into your beauty regimen.
Hair rinse:
Skip harsh shampoos and wash away build-up with an apple cider vinegar rinse.
When used as a follow-up to baking soda, this do-it-yourself treatment makes
strands shinier, reduces frizz and seals cuticles. It also simulates the scalp
to promote hair growth.
Toner:
Psoriasis sufferers praise apple cider vinegar for reducing inflammation. Apply
a few drops to a cotton ball and rub on your T-zone or other dry spots to
prevent breakouts and minimize blemishes. Scarlett Johansson swears by this
trick!
Mouthwash:
Mix apple cider vinegar with water, then swish around in your mouth. This
antiseptic will break down plaque and bad breath-causing bacteria.
Face mask:
When you combine equal parts apple cider vinegar and Aztec Secret Indian
Healing Clay, you get one pretty awesome mask. Leave this detoxifying,
deep-pore treatment on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
Bath solution:
The next time you get ready to slip into a warm bath, add one to two capfuls of
apple cider vinegar. It draws toxins out of the body, leaving behind toned and
moisturized skin.
Wart removal:
Can't afford surgery to get rid of warts? Try placing a cotton pad soaked in
apple cider vinegar on top, then secure with a bandage. Leave on overnight and
remove in the morning. If you stick to this consistently for a week, you should
start to see results. (Warning: Don't pick at your skin as the wart dries up.)
Foot soak:
Go the natural route with your at-home pedicure and use apple cider vinegar to
soothe aching and swollen feet. This provides instant relief for pregnant
women, runners, high-heel lovers and flip-flop wearers.
Sunburn remedy:
Laying out in the sun is fun until you get burned. Relieve pain and minimize
peeling skin by applying a wash cloth soaked in apple cider vinegar to the
area.
Age spots and varicose
veins treatment: Many women claim that drinking apple cider vinegar
(with water) maintains youthful-looking skin. But a way to stop signs of aging,
including age spots and varicose veins, is to simply dab it on before going to
bed.
Deodorant:
The smell of apple cider vinegar is putrid, but it pales in comparison to
underarm odour. Rub a little into your pits and the odour will eventually
neutralize.
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