Can soaking in apple cider vinegar help your skin?
If you’ve never had an apple cider vinegar bath, it’s not too late.
There are many ways people claim that soaking in an apple cider vinegar bath can help your health.
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However, here are a few of the most popular benefits of an apple cider vinegar bath.
Some use ACV as a spot treatment for warts and pimples, too.
That’s why it’s often found in DIY toner recipes, Zeichner points out.
Plus, the anti-fungal properties found in ACV can kill dandruff at its root.
More research is needed, but there are strong claims for this solution.
Nazarian adds that 1 teaspoon of ACV is enough to include in a bath.
“When used in a dilute bath, it is generally safe and well-tolerated.”
My main concern was that it would smell vinegary.
Surprisingly, that wasn’t the case; the scent of the vinegar dissipated quickly.
Here are some of the biggest reasons why.
May Irritate Sensitive Skin
ACV baths have been shown to have adverse effects on some people.
For severe skin issues, it’s always best to consult a dermatologist.
However, Nazarian is more conservative.
“At most, use ACV once a week.”
ACV can sting if it makes contact with broken skin.
The body does an excellent job of detoxifying itself with help from the kidneys, liver, and intestines.
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