Caring For Facial Skin To Keep It Smooth With Apple Cider Vinegar

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JAKARTA - Most people use apple cider vinegar for health and to add flavor to dishes. Apparently behind these two benefits, apple cider vinegar is also efficacious for beauty. Vinegar that comes from fermenting apple cider is also considered the same as coconut oil. Curious about the various beauty benefits that you can get if you regularly treat your skin with this ingredient? Read on for this article, OK?

Fighting Acne

The anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties contained in apple cider vinegar are very useful for preventing acne naturally. Other ingredients such as Alpha Hydroxy Acid and Acetic Acid help keep skin pores free from acne-causing bacteria, dust, and pollution.

How to use: Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with two cups of water. Apply on clean face using cotton. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse your face with warm water. Do this twice a day or after washing your face.

Fade Dark Spots

In addition to fighting acne, apple cider vinegar can also help fade dark spots on the face due to premature aging and acne scars. The content of Alpha Hydroxy Acid in apple cider vinegar also accelerates skin regeneration.

How to use: How to use it the same as the way to fight acne. But if to fade the face, just do the treatment 3 times a week to get optimal results.

Exfoliates and Softens Skin

You can add a few drops of apple cider vinegar as a scrub mixture because one of its benefits is good for exfoliating the skin. The content of Alpha Hydroxy Acid in apple cider vinegar helps exfoliate the skin's surface from piles of dead skin cells and stimulates the growth of new, healthy skin cells. The content of Acetic Acid can also soften the skin.

How to use: Mix 1/2 cup of oatmeal, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Stir until smooth and shaped like a paste. Apply it on the skin and leave it for 2 to 5 minutes. Then rinse using cold water.

Used as After Sun

Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin damage, including irritation and redness. Apple cider vinegar has been known for a long time as a natural treatment for sunburn. The astringent properties of apple cider vinegar help soothe pain and speed up the healing process. In addition, apple cider vinegar also soothes the skin due to irritation, itching and inflammation.

How to use: Mix cup of apple cider vinegar and four cups of water. Use a cotton swab or soft cloth to apply this solution to the burned skin area to soothe the pain and burning. Repeat several times a day for a few days until the skin condition improves.