We’re constantly being bombarded with new beauty products to spend our hard earned cash on, but did you know that many things you already have in your kitchen cupboards can be just as useful, if not better, when it comes to your beauty routine?
Face masks for example, they’re very expensive when you buy them in health stores. You can make your own from honey and other ingredients that are fantastic for your health, and much more natural! Hair masks are the same. Even remedies to help strengthen your nails or whiten your teeth. No major investment required.
Did you know that apple cider vinegar has some amazing health and beauty uses?
Wave Goodbye to Dandruff
If you regularly suffer from dandruff, you’ll be pleased to know that a DIY apple cider vinegar hair mask may be all you need to wave goodbye to this annoying condition! Simply wash your hair as normal and rinse out any product, before applying a little apple cider vinegar to the roots of your hair. Massage it in and leave it for an hour, before rinsing well. You’ll have smooth and shiny locks, and after a short period of using the mask, you’ll be dandruff free too!
Improved Digestive Health
Apple cider vinegar is very useful for digestive health too. If you’re trying to lose weight, if you have diabetes, you’re feeling bloated a lot of the time, or suffering from heartburn a lot, a little apple cider vinegar could help you. Obviously, you should get any conditions checked with a doctor first, but if there is nothing untoward going on, you can simply mix 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with filtered water, and drink it. If you want to improve the taste of it a little, add some raw honey for a sweeter twang.
A DIY Skincare Toner
You don’t need to spend money on expensive skincare toners, when you can make your own! The anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of apple cider vinegar is ideal for use on the skin, and it also works to balance up the skin’s pH. Regular use will reduce acne scars and age spots, as well as tightening and toning up.
To make your own toner, simply mix one part of apple cider vinegar with two parts of water, and mix together well.
A Home Teeth Whitener
If you want to a knock out smile to dazzle on your Instagram feed, you can avoid expensive treatments, and make your own at home. Rub a little apple cider vinegar on your teeth, and then rinse it off well. Yes, the taste is a little acidic, but it works wonders over time, giving your teeth a white, knock-out shine.
These are just a few home health and beauty benefits of apple cider vinegar. Isn’t it time you retrieved that bottle from the back of your kitchen cupboard?
