How to Use Vinegar for Energy and Glowing Skin

Apple cider vinegar has been used since ancient times as a home cure and remedy for various ailments. While modern medicine and cosmetology have led to a decrease in the popularity of vinegar for these purposes, apple cider vinegar is making a come back as society is turning back to natural solutions to old problems. Simple to use and inexpensive, you will help the environment go green when you enjoy the benefits of apple cider vinegar for increased energy and for clear bright skin. Containing natural alpha hydroxyl acids, vinegar is an excellent exfoliant and skin brightener. Apple cider vinegar also helps control the pH balance of your body, and it aids in digestion of fats and carbohydrates, releasing greater energy for you.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• natural apple cider vinegar

1. Use apple cider vinegar full strength or diluted with water. Apply as an astringent to clean skin to prevent acne, unclog and tighten pores, and lighten age spots or other skin discolorations.

2. Enjoy a rejuvenating and invigorating soak for your whole body. Pour 1 cup vinegar into a tub of warm water and soak 15 to 20 minutes.

3. For an energy boost, stir 1 Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into an 8-oz glass of water and drink for increased energy. Vinegar aids the release of energy from fats and carbohydrates, giving you an extra boost.

Tips & Warnings

• Use organic apple cider vinegar, unpasteurized.
• Organic vinegar will have a slight sludge settled on the bottom of the jar.
• Sludge in vinegar is called "mother of vinegar" and is the acetic bacteria that turns alcohol into vinegar.
• Mother of vinegar is believed to have many health benefits besides improved complexion and increased energy. Add this health product to your diet today.
• White vinegar does not have the same health benefits, so do not substitute white vinegar for organic apple cider vinegar.

Resources

• Vinegar Pie
• Clean with Vinegar

[Handmadedreams]

on 5/23/2009 Apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil and baking soda, how can a home survive without them?

[momtchr]

on 5/23/2009 I grew up using apple cider vinegar. My mom used it for lots of things! Thanks for sharing! 5*

[collmw33]

on 5/20/2009 This is true! Apple cider vinegar is great for balancing the skin! I've tried it!

[desertannie]

on 5/9/2009 I use it on our mosquito bites and to clean glass!5*

[zahzel]

on 5/8/2009 Love vinegar. Z