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Beautiful Skin Tip: Apple Cider Vinegar
Excerpted from Anti-Wrinkle Treatments for Perfect Skin, by Pierre Jean Cousin.
For gorgeous skin, head to the kitchen and grab some vinegar!
The use of vinegar with a variety of plants or essential oils for cosmetic purposes can be traced back to the Romans and was fashionable during the 19th century as vinegar de toilette.
Vinegar has a tonic action that promotes blood circulation in the small capillaries that irrigate the skin. It is also antiseptic, preventing the proliferation of bacteria, viruses, or yeast that trigger infection. It can dissolve excessive fatty deposits at the surface of the skin and reduce scaly or peeling conditions. Lastly, vinegar regulates the pH of the skin. Vinegar is most effective when used with lavender, rosemary, rose, or elder flower. It is essential to use top-quality white wine or cider vinegar. Dry any fresh plant material for two days before using.
Measure and mix only dried plant material and then add the vinegar. Apple ciders composed entirely of liquids can be used at once. Those containing plant material must be left to macerate. Prepare the latter in a screw-top jar and leave on a window sill as instructed, strain, and then bottle. To use, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider to a cup of bottled or spring water to wash your face or pour 3-4 tablespoons into a bath.
Lavender, Rosemary and Rosewood
Vinegar: 17 1/2 fl. oz good-quality white wine or apple cider vinegar
EVinegar has a tonic action that promotes blood circulation in the small capillaries that irrigate the skin. It is also antiseptic, preventing the proliferation of bacteria, viruses, or yeast that trigger infection. It can dissolve excessive fatty deposits at the surface of the skin and reduce scaly or peeling conditions. Lastly, vinegar regulates the pH of the skin. Vinegar is most effective when used with lavender, rosemary, rose, or elder flower. It is essential to use top-quality white wine or cider vinegar. Dry any fresh plant material for two days before using.
Measure and mix only dried plant material and then add the vinegar. Apple ciders composed entirely of liquids can be used at once. Those containing plant material must be left to macerate. Prepare the latter in a screw-top jar and leave on a window sill as instructed, strain, and then bottle. To use, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider to a cup of bottled or spring water to wash your face or pour 3-4 tablespoons into a bath.
Lavender, Rosemary and Rosewood
Vinegar: 17 1/2 fl. oz. good-quality white wine or apple cider vinegar
Essential Oils: 3/5 teaspoon each lavender and rosemary, 2/5 teaspoon rosewood
Plus: 2 tablespoons glycerin
Calendula and Elder Flower
Plant material: 2 oz. calendula flowers and 3 oz. elder flowers
Vinegar: 2 pints good-quality white wine or apple cider vinegar
Macerate: 2 weeks
Lavender, Rose, Pink, and Lime
Plant material: 1 oz. each lavender and lime (or linden) flowers, rose petals, pinks
Vinegar: 2 pints good-quality white wine or apple cider vinegar
Macerate: 2 weeks
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I drink shots of apple cider vinegar daily! I only drink vintage stuff with the mother in. The only place I can buy it is http://the-apple-cider-vinegar-company.com/
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I got fedup with choosing shampoo, since many of them contain wheat germ, and I am supposed to be allergic with wheat protein. So, recently I filled a washing basin with warm water and added 3 tablespoon Bragg's Organic Apple Cider vinegar. Then I bent my head and washed my hair , massaged my scalp with 1 tablespoon cider vinegar. Dabbed dry, and 30 minutes later applied extra virgin olive oil, massaging my hair and head lightly. My hair is now shiny and smooth and no more dandruff. All these for cheap price :)
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don't forget that vinegar is very bad for the teeth, you must brush after taking it. I cured my reflux problem with vinegar but I damaged my teeth. if you want to contact me go here http://www.thenatureofscience.com/page/page/4709800.htm
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You can use Apple Cider Vinegar to lose weight.
It's rich in acetic, malic and tartaric acids, natural compounds tht help the liver break down cortisol, insulin and other fat storing hormones. Sip 1 oz. of apple cider vinegar mixed with 8 oz. water twice daily, .
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Is it really good for split ends?
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Its great
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I think that it could be good, its great for hair. I like to use it.
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I have not yet tried apple cider vinegar for toning but have used in on the ends of my hair for conditioning. It is a wonderful product that can also be mixed with water and honey for detox drink!
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