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Try an ACV Toner for Naturally Radiant Skin

With the beauty world’s growing focus on clean and organic products, there’s no better time to incorporate DIY skincare into your daily routine. Unlike many store-bought toners that contain fragrances and alcohol which can irritate the skin and even cause dermatitis apple cider vinegar (ACV) offers a natural alternative. Its antibacterial properties help restore your skin’s natural pH balance. Plus, ACV acts as a gentle exfoliant, removing dead skin cells and preventing bacterial buildup, leading to brighter, clearer, and healthier-looking skin.

Directions

  1. Dilute the ACV with water:
    • Sensitive skin: 1 part ACV to 6 parts water
    • Dry skin: 1 part ACV to 6 parts water
    • Normal skin: 1 part ACV to 3 parts water
    • Oily skin: 1 part ACV to 2 parts water
  2. After washing your face, gently apply the ACV toner with a cotton pad to refresh and balance your skin.
  3. After toning, nourish your skin with a gentle moisturizer.

Apple Cider Vinegar Foot Soak

Whether you’re hoping to fend off stubborn athlete’s foot or simply treating yourself to a relaxing night in, an apple cider vinegar foot soak is a must for keeping your feet healthy and refreshed. This natural remedy offers a range of benefits from fighting bacteria and fungus that cause odors to restoring your skin’s pH balance for softer, smoother feet. It can even help reduce calluses over time. Here’s the best way to enjoy a soothing ACV foot soak from the comfort of your own home spa.

Directions

  1. Take ¼ cup of ACV.
  2. Add 2 cups of warm water.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of pink salt.

Cleanse Your Hair with an ACV Rinse

An apple cider vinegar rinse is a natural way to soothe an itchy scalp and clear away product buildup. Whether your hair is straight, wavy, or curly, an ACV rinse can help revive dull, damaged strands, leaving them looking healthier and more vibrant. It’s also a refreshing way to cleanse your scalp between protective styles like braids or locs and may even offer relief from dandruff.

Benefits of the ACV Rinse

  • Restoring pH balance of your scalp
  • Removing product buildup
  • Reducing frizz
  • Improving luster
  • Softening hair

Directions

  1. Combine 1 part apple cider vinegar with 7 parts water in a spray bottle or applicator bottle. Shake well before use.
  2. Divide your hair into four sections. Spray the mixture onto your scalp and along the length of your hair. Gently massage it into your scalp to ensure even coverage.
  3. Allow the solution to sit on your hair for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Gently rinse your scalp with cool water to wash away the mixture.