How Is Apple Cider Vinegar Helpful For Skin?

 APPLE CIDER VINEGAR BENEFITS FOR SKIN

 

Fermented apple juice is used to make apple cider vinegar. It has antibacterial, antifungal & antiviral properties.

When to have apple cider vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar is acidic in nature which can cause you to suffer from indigestion or heartburn so it’s better to have it in the morning when you are active and can digest it properly.

For a diabetic person, taking apple cider vinegar before going to bed on doctor’s recommendation can be beneficial as it can really help you to reduce your blood sugar levels. Please talk to your doctor before taking apple cider vinegar if you are taking any form of medication.

Now, incorporate apple cider vinegar in your daily diet and see for yourself some of its amazing benefits:

Apple cider vinegar benefits for skin:

1.   Apple cider vinegar can be applied externally to your skin as your face wash in diluted form mixing it with water. You can apply it at a certain place on your skin by applying it on cotton and doing spot treatment.

2.   It can be used as a toner to your skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties which can help in treating acne-prone skin. It has acetic acid and alpha hydroxyl acids which can treat the pimples on your skin by tightening your skin pores.

3.   Apple cider vinegar helps in exfoliating your skin naturally. It absorbs the excessive oils of your skin and helps in smoothening your skin.

4.   It helps in reducing fungal infection of your foot region and reducing foot odour as apple cider vinegar has acetic acid which changes your PH level and makes your foot odour-free. It is anti-fungal properties reduce fungus and thereby reducing odour.

5.   Paronychia is a nail infection in the skin which surrounds the fingernail.  With swelling, the diseased tissue can be sensitive and unpleasant. Apple cider vinegar can help treat this infection.

 

6.   Apple cider vinegar can reduce redness and swell on the skin. It is also beneficial in smoothening skin ta and skin burn due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Apple cider vinegar benefits during fasting:

Before breaking your fast having apple cider vinegar can boost your energy level and can make you feel fuller. It can also help reduce blood sugar levels. It helps your body to absorb minerals, nutrients. Taking apple cider vinegar during the fast help you fight against hunger pangs and food cravings.

Apple cider vinegar for weight loss:

Apple cider vinegar has acetic acid, amino acid, potassium and antioxidants. It is low in calories. It is disinfecting in nature that kills harmful bacteria and toxins running in your body. The acetic acid in it can help shed weight.

Do you know….In 100 grams of apple cider vinegar only 22 calories are present!!!!! Imagine having such a low-calorie drink in your daily life instead of the fatty, carbonated, high in sugar drinks….well the results can be surprising.

According to the scientists at the Department of Nutrition at Arizona State University, those who consumed apple cider vinegar ate 200 to 275 calories less per day.

 According to a study done on Japanese adults, it was revealed that by consuming just 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar on a daily basis, about 1.2 kg of your fat can be easily shed. By consuming 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar about 1.7 kgs of weight can be lost…..Amazing huh……

How to take apple cider vinegar?

Dilute your apple cider vinegar in water by adding the following:

1.   1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

2.   1-2 cups of water

It can be consumed on an empty stomach or following a meal. By taking it this way can help reduce any effects on the mouth, oesophagus and teeth.

 

 

Precautions:

Make sure not to have apple cider vinegar on a regular basis as it can erode your teeth so it is advised to rinse your mouth with water after having it before going to bed or early in the morning. Concern with your dermatologist before using it in the right away as it can cause burns on the skin too.