By BR Amelia
We do love a good beauty find here at BRHQ, especially if its something that's already in our cupboard. Masks made from egg white, sugar and olive oil mixed up for a quick lip scrub... you get the picture. One of our favourite in-home products that has a multitude of uses is Apple Cider Vinegar. So what can this liquidy gem do to help us up our beauty game? Read on...
Deodorise.
Feet not so fresh? Grab a bucket of warm water, add a good dash of Apple Cider Vinegar and soak the smell away.
Tone.
Mix ACD with distilled water and you've got yourself a facial toner - bonus, because of ACD's antibacterial awesomeness it can help ward of those pesky pimples!
Shine.
If your hair's looking dull, or if product build up is a problem, Apple Cider Vinegar can come to the rescue! Create a concoction of three tablespoons of the vinegar mixed in with two cups of water. Then once a week, after you've shampooed, pop the mix through your hair, leave it to do its thing for five minutes, then rinse out.
'Druff
Dandruff an issue? Go for a 50/50 mix of water and ACD. Apply it to your hair before you shampoo, massage it in for a few minutes, leave it in for another few minutes, then rinse it out before going about your usual shampoo/condition routine.
Mix
Skin in a bit of a funk? BR Kellie swears by combining apple cider vinegar with her Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay to get fresher, more fabulous skin. She’s even tried it without the ACV by mixing the clay with water and she thinks the results are most definitely nowhere near as good.
Remember, when using apple cider vinegar you're going to want to dilute it - the 50/50 water/ACV rule is a good place to start - and don’t forget to do a spot test before going the whole hog!
I usually start the day with a tablespoon of ACD and lemon juice and feel it is a good start for my stomach each day.