WE FOR VINEGAR

A weight loss favourite, apple cider vinegar is now making its way into the vanity kit. Komal Shetty shows you its beauty-full side

- Komal Shetty

When it comes to beautifying products and ingredients, it’s easy to go overboard in an effort to get better results. However, a remedy is only as good as the way you use it. So, first things first, use the right amount to get the best results!

Having established the significance of using the right amount and technique, we bring you to the magic ingredient of the season—apple cider vinegar. The most popular type of vinegar, this variant is made by crushing apples. The liquid extracted from the apples is then mixed with bacteria and yeast till it turns the sugar from the fruit into alcohol. This is followed by a second round of fermentation, which uses bacteria to form acetic acid, and converts the alcohol into vinegar.

Many resort to apple cider vinegar for its health benefits—to aid weight loss, manage blood sugar levels, and promote heart health. Its magical power extends to beauty benefits too, for skin, hair, and cuticle care, when used alongside the right elements. Here’s every reason why you should shift it from your kitchen to your dressing room.

FOR THE SKIN

Loaded with organic acids, cider vinegar offers antimicrobial and astringent properties that help in treating a variety of skin problems. Read on to know how you can use it for different concerns.

Exfoliating

One can’t think of a comprehensive skincare routine without a deep cleanse. Apple cider vinegar contains hydroxyl acid that removes the dead skin cells, dirt, and other impurities from the skin, revealing a clean and clear face.

Skin softening

Is pollution making your skin dry and dim? The skin enhancing vitamins—B1, B2, B6, C—present in vinegar, soothes the skin and makes it supple.

Treating sunburns