A couple of months ago, I had a terrible breakout especially along my chin and jawline area. I tried all sorts of pimple creams but the spots persisted. Then, I suddenly remembered this concoction that I used to make weekly with Apple Cider Vinegar.
Be warned – it smells! So, if you are sensitive to the strong smell of apple cider vinegar, make it with green tea. I’m not too fussed by the smell so I used to make it with just plain water.
This is what you need:-
- Small glass bottle – vinegar is acidic – use glass. I use an old toner sample bottle
- Steep a bag of green tea (any brand) in a cup then when its cool, pour out some into another cup/measuring cup and mix with equal parts of apple cider vinegar i.e. 20ml tea to 20 ml apple cider vinegar
- Use as you would a toner after cleansing and before moisturiser.
- Keep in a cool dark place (my room is usually dark and cool so I keep it there).
My skin has cleared up dramatically since I re-discovered my old staple, and in fact, I’ve found that using the green tea seems to be beneficial for my skin too. My skin is clearer and any budding spots are nipped in the bud (no pun intended). I’ve also stopped getting cystic acne (the hard painful bumps under the skin that sometimes never erupt) and my pores seem smaller and finer too. The smell is masked somewhat by the green tea, but not totally so. As I said before, I’m not bothered by the smell.
I’m using it twice a day now, but you can use it only at night if you’d rather. I use a strong facial sunsceen everyday, so I feel alright using this even in the day.
I was told that Braggs is probably the best brand out there for the apple cider vinegar as its unfiltered. Filtered vinegar doesn’t work as well. However, if you know of other brands that are unfiltered you can use them too.
This is natural and chemical and preservative free which should be good for the skin. Also, as its preservative free, I make mine on a weekly basis. I hope this helps someone!
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Charlotte says
“budding spots are nipped in the bud (no pun intended)”
…That…wasn’t a pun. That was just using the same word twice to describe the exact same thing. The English teacher in me would like to discount you 10 points, but I’ll let it slide on account of learning useful information. ;P
Maggie says
Hi there, i tried the apple cider vinegar toner and i actually got a negative reaction. i’ve had small, red rashes all over my cheeks down to my jaw. i was thinking maybe it’s just because i didn’t dilute the acv enough so i am now trying a 1part acv 8 parts water solution. i am also using virgin coconut oil at night as my moisturizer as it also has amazing effects. i am still watching my skin for any positive change. so far, it is still the same except that the rashes have started to dry up. I am now not sure if i should continue using it (might just be taking out all the impurities before stabilizing my skin?) or just stop. any advice?
Daryll says
Ive gone through a lot of reasearch about using ACV as a skin toner. Mostly they recommend “BRAGG” apple cider vinegar because it is unfiltered. Unfortunately, I only have the filtered one coz I dont seem to find the unfiltered ACV here on my place. Is it still okay to use the filtered ACV as an alternative ? Does this still work like it could still balance the PH thingy on my face 😀 ? BTW, I have the Heinz ACV. Thanks 🙂
Lindsay says
This is really drying out my skin, but I still want to use it! Any moisturizing suggestions post toner application. I don’t want to make it worse. I understand the drying agent is part of the reason it works. Even the most diluted proportions dry me out, especially around my nose where I am most sensitive. I too, am very fair skinned. I have naturally red hair.
Thanks!