Features of apple cider vinegar for the face

The uniqueness of apple cider vinegar is undeniable. The use of this product is very wide: dietology, traditional medicine, cooking. It is an indispensable ingredient in cosmetology, for example, as a tonic for acne and wrinkles, for the preparation of masks for age spots. Vinegar owes its popularity to its composition and properties.

Natural vinegar is a storehouse of beneficial vitamins, microelements, organic acids. Vitamin A helps with wound healing, makes the skin supple, smooth, eliminates dermatological diseases. Beta-carotene helps maintain the health of nails, hair and skin, is involved in the functioning of the sweat glands. B vitamins promote wound healing, tissue regeneration, and are involved in the synthesis of fatty acids.

Vitamin C protects cells from free radicals, participates in collagen biosynthesis, normalizes the permeability of the walls of small blood vessels, reduces inflammation. Vitamin E protects cells from the action of free radicals, thereby protecting the cells from dehydration. Vitamin P prevents vascular fragility.

Numerous microelements (Fe, K, Ca, Si, Mg, Cu, Na, S, P) are involved in the most important functions of the body, the work of the circulatory system, the immune system, the nervous system, the work of the glands.

All components of apple cider vinegar have a beneficial effect on the body, including the skin. Due to its properties, it is very popular in the manufacture of cosmetics.

When applied externally:

• normalizes the pH balance of the skin, thereby the reproduction of pathogenic microflora stops, therefore, is used as an antiseptic;
• participates in the regeneration of tissues, due to this it is used as a healing agent;
• improves the tone of blood vessel walls, therefore, is used as a prophylaxis of spider veins;
• stimulates collagen synthesis in the skin, it is necessary to support skin turgor, its elasticity and elasticity;
• reduces secretion of sebaceous glands, is used as a drying agent;
• It has antipruritic effect, which allows you to apply the substance after mosquito bites, gadflies, midges;
• reduces the permeability of blood vessels, their fragility, so it is added to the bruises from bruises.

Despite its beneficial qualities, there are contraindications that everyone should be aware of.

• Very dry, dehydrated, irritated skin.
• The presence of allergies to the components of cosmetics. With a tendency to such manifestations, it is obligatory to conduct a preliminary test. The tool is applied to the wrist. If after five minutes there is no redness, itching, swelling, then the use of this product is permitted.
• Herpes, wounds, suppurations, exacerbation of chronic dermatological diseases.
• Neoplasm.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding. You should consult your doctor.

Additional security measures:

• It is strictly forbidden to use concentrated undiluted vinegar, since the risk of burn is high;
• running cold water;
• You can not take apple vinegar inside undiluted.

With knowledge of the properties of this product and its proper use, it is realistic to abandon most of the traditional cosmetics. Mixing vinegar with different substances, you can solve many cosmetic problems.

Apple cider vinegar is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 3 (1 part vinegar, 3 parts water). No need to make a more concentrated solution in order to avoid irritation and burns. For more uniform mixing of substances, shake the liquid before use. Clean the skin before applying.

To give a beautiful tone to the skin there is a good and affordable recipe. Mix vinegar and green tea in the ratio of 1: 1. Wipe face in the morning and / or evening. Do not forget that vinegar is an acid that dries, so the owners of normal skin should make the solution less concentrated (1 tsp. Per 250 ml of water).

The active components of vinegar are able to exfoliate cells that contain a lot of pigment. As a result, the skin surface is lightened and evened out, the complexion becomes fresh.

To prepare a bleaching agent, it is necessary to take the following proportions of vinegar and water:

• for oily and mixed skin - 1: 1;
• for normal - 1: 5;
• for dry –1: 10.

Apply daily, after cleansing the skin. After drying, apply a nourishing cream. For a lasting positive effect, it is necessary to use it regularly and for a long period.

There is another way to whiten freckles and darkening: you need to mix vinegar with lemon juice in equal proportions. Apply with a cotton swab only on the problem areas. After a quarter of an hour, rinse the skin. Next - care traditional cosmetics. It should be noted that this recipe can not be applied to women with sensitive skin.

Instead of lemon, you can add onion juice. It is also great for lightening pigmentation. Apply it only to areas of pigmentation. If the spots are large, then gauze or a cotton swab moistened with a solution can be applied to them for several minutes. The solution must be kept in a dark cool place in a pot with a lid for up to a week.

Any fruit contains acids that can exfoliate old cells. At the same time they act gently and carefully. Therefore, in the homemade bleaching agents, you can safely add the pulp or juice of any fruit. Especially popular are lemon, lime, strawberry, kiwi, currants. And with a combination of vinegar and fruit, the effect is simply amazing.

To prepare such a tool is very simple. You need to take 3-4 ripe strawberry berries, mash, pour with an aqueous solution of vinegar (1: 1 dilution). Let it stand for an hour. Dampen gauze in lotion, put on face and neck, leave for 50-60 minutes.

Daily regular use of an aqueous solution based on apple cider vinegar will help reduce inflammation, reduce excessive secretions of the sebaceous glands and, as a result, prevent the spread of acne. Those who have an increased secretion of the sebaceous glands have a tendency to clog pores, form inflammation foci, be sure to apply the solution at least 3-4 times a day, and more often if necessary. Only regular use will help dry the skin and remove the rash.

For a more effective action, you can add oils, herbal extracts or decoctions of herbs. They enhance the antiseptic properties of the main component. On a glass of an aqueous solution of vinegar (dilution - 1: 1) you need to add a couple of drops of oil or two tablespoons of decoction of herbs.This tool to wipe the face, pay special attention to the problem areas: forehead, nose, chin.

It is important to remember that with common acne it is necessary to follow certain hygienic rules. Do not wipe the face with a reusable cloth towel. It is necessary to use only disposable paper napkins. When an infection is introduced into the wound, the process can spread to larger areas of the skin. Subsequently, at home with this problem will be very difficult to cope.

As a result of the action of this tool:

• improves skin turgor, its elasticity and elasticity due to the production of collagen, which ceases to be synthesized with age;
• exfoliation of old cells, leveling the skin surface;
• lightening, making the skin glow.

For the preparation you will need 200 ml of decoction of medicinal herbs and half a teaspoon of the main component. You can store in a closed place up to a week in a container with a lid. Wipe cleaned skin in the morning and / or evening, then continue the usual care. The tool can be frozen and replace their morning wash. Ice perfectly tones the skin and improves its color. You need to know that with spider veins, the use of ice is contraindicated.

Another popular recipe for dealing with the first signs of aging:

• carrot juice - 125 ml;
• apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon.

Wipe face skin, neckline in the morning and / or evening.

You must take the following ingredients:

• oat flakes, finely ground in a coffee maker - 1 tablespoon;
• apple vinegar - 1 tsp;
• lemon juice - 1 tsp;
• bee honey - 2 tablespoons;
• water (you can take a mineral or a decoction of any healing herbs) - 2 tablespoons.

The components are thoroughly mixed, applied to the pigmented area with a brush. After complete drying, rinse the skin. Then - your traditional care. It is important to remember that the composition of the mask includes a product that can cause a reaction in people prone to allergies.

For the preparation of another effective means you will need:

• yogurt or sour cream - 60 ml;
• apple vinegar - 35 ml;
• lemon juice - 5 ml;
• aloe juice - 15 ml.

Stir the ingredients. Apply to problem areas of skin, wash after 20-25 minutes after complete drying. Then - the usual care, depending on the type of skin. The optimal frequency of use is every 2–3 days.

For fading skin, you can try a cosmetic with a chicken egg and fresh cucumber.

For this you need to take:

• one small cucumber (grate or chop);
• one egg yolk;
• natural olive oil - 2.5–3 tablespoons;
• apple cider vinegar - 1 tsp.

All mix until smooth consistency. Brush on face and décolleté. After 25-30 minutes, you can rinse. An extra ingredient here is olive oil. It nourishes, moisturizes well and also enhances the effect of smoothing wrinkles. Cucumber gives freshness, fills the skin with moisture. The frequency of use - 1 time in 3 days. In cold and windy seasons, this procedure is repeated more often.

You can use another recipe: beat one egg well, put a teaspoon of liquid honey, add half a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Apply to clean skin for 20 minutes, then rinse with water.

Reviews on the use of apple cider vinegar for the face mostly good. Many say that it helps to clean and tone the skin, to get a beautiful and radiant look. There are a lot of reviews that mimic wrinkles are smoothed with prolonged use, the skin becomes more elastic.Some women notice that the facial contours become more taut, the skin “sagging” is less noticeable.

People suffering from morning swelling on the face, when using this tool also noted a positive result: swelling and swelling under the eyes disappeared, the view became more fresh in the morning. Vinegar is also indispensable - and almost everyone speaks about it when caring for problem skin. A noticeable decrease in inflammations, the number of acne, accelerates the healing of wounds after acne compared with the use of industrial lotion.

According to the responses of young mothers, instead of chemical harmful substances for their children, they use lotions on the basis of apple cider vinegar after insect bites. Relieves irritation, redness, swelling and itching.

Persistent positive results are noted by the fair sex when using vinegar to lighten pigment spots and freckles. The result was just incredible. After all, for such procedures, women usually turn to professional beauticians in specialized institutions. But it turns out, it is not worth spending huge sums on expensive drugs, the right tool is at all at home on the kitchen shelf.

The only negative point is that to obtain a positive effect, apple cider vinegar-based cosmetics should be used for a long time: a month or two, and in some cases even longer.

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