If you’re dealing with eczema, don’t be upset – apple cider vinegar can relieve the problem quickly and effectively!
How does ACV treat eczema?
Apple cider vinegar contains acetic, malic and lactic acid, which have antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that can fight infections and treat dry skin, inflammation and itchiness. It is also a great source of beta-carotenes which can stimulate cell renewal.
ACV is rich in essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, pectin, sodium, magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus and Sulphur which can reinforce your immune system and treat numerous skin conditions. It is also rich in fiber which can flush out the toxins that caused the condition previously.
5 reasons to wash your face with apple cider vinegar
Besides treating eczema, apple cider vinegar can rejuvenate your skin and can be used as a regular facial wash. However, you should never use undiluted ACV on your face – make a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% water and try it on a spot on your skin first to see if you’re sensitive to it.
Here are five reasons why you should wash your face with apple cider vinegar:
Reduces age spots
Washing your face daily with ACV will reduce your age spots thanks to the alpha hydroxy acids which remove dead skin cells and stimulate skin renewal. Soak a cotton ball in a water-ACV mixture and apply it directly onto the age spots, then wash your face with cold water after half an hour. Repeat the process twice a day for six weeks and you will be amazed by the results.
Fights acne, pimples and blemishes
Why use commercial acne products full of chemicals when ACV can do the same, if not better? Its anti-fungal and antibacterial properties will reduce and prevent acne, pimples and blemishes on your face.
Balances the skin pH
ACV can balance your skin’s pH levels and sebum production. It will prevent your skin from becoming too oily or too dry, so you should use it to maintain balance.
Fights wrinkles
Washing your face every day with diluted ACV will remove all the fine lines and wrinkles from your face, making your skin silky smooth and rejuvenated.
Removes toxins
Regular use of apple cider vinegar will extract all the toxins from your face, preventing further problems.
How to use ACV for eczema
There are many ways in which you can use apple cider vinegar to treat this condition, but the following ones are the most effective:
- ACV diluted in water
Ingredients
2 teaspoons of ACV
1 cup of water
3 cotton balls
Instructions
Mix the apple cider vinegar and water in a small bowl, then soak the cotton balls in it and apply them on your face. Repeat the process until the condition goes away.
Note: if your skin is too sensitive, mix 1 teaspoon of ACV with half a cup of water.
- Apple cider vinegar bath
Ingredients
Half a cup of ACV
A moisturizer of your choice
Instructions
Add apple cider vinegar in your bath and soak in it for 15 minutes, then pat yourself dry and apply a moisturizer. For best results, repeat the procedure every day until you see improvement. The remedy can be further improved by adding some coconut oil in your bath.
- Take apple cider vinegar orally
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
1 cup of water
Instructions
Mix both ingredients and drink the solution 2-3 times a day to strengthen your immune system and relieve skin conditions such as eczema.
- Apple cider vinegar and baking sodaIngredients2 teaspoons of ACV¼ of a teaspoon of baking soda
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon of honey (optional)
Instructions
Add the ACV and baking soda in the water, then stir well and drink the solution every day until you see improvements. You can also add honey for better taste.
- Apple cider vinegar and honey
This combination has numerous healing properties including treatment of eczema. It successfully relieves inflammation and irritation in the affected area, and the antibacterial properties of the ingredients can eliminate any present bacteria.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons of ACV
1 teaspoon of honey
1 glass of water
Instructions
Add the apple cider vinegar and honey in the water and mix well until the honey dissolves. Drink the mixture three times a day along meals until the condition is resolved.