Apple cider vinegar cures

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Morgan Rabach is a board-certified dermatologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Hallie Gould is Byrdie’s senior editorial director. Because it can be found in your kitchen, the pantry staple may seem innocuous to try in a DIY skincare recipe. But before you go pouring the bottle all over your face, find out what skin experts have to say about the potential benefits and side effects as well as the best way to apply apple cider vinegar. Below, find expert-approved ways to use apple cider vinegar for skin. Potential benefits: Balances skin’s pH, chemically exfoliates, reduces hyperpigmentation.

Who should use it: In general, people with oily and acne-prone skin. How often can you use it: It depends on what product and concentration you’re using it in. For a store-bought product, check directions first. If using a DIY diluted ACV solution, two to three times a week is the general recommendation. It comes in a liquid form and when used topically, it’s commonly applied as a toner but can also act as a spot treatment. Balances the skin’s pH: Because apple cider vinegar can help balance the pH of the outer skin layer, according to Zeichner, it may keep your skin functioning optimally—that is, doing things like producing the right amount of oil and dealing with acne-causing bacteria. Exfoliates: “Apple cider vinegar contains malic acid, which is similar to alpha-hydroxy acid,” Green says.