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6 Home Remedies featuring Apple Cider Vinegar

The benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV) are too plentiful to list. Apple cider vinegar contains powerful antioxidants and it's been a trusted home remedy for centuries.  My mom recommends ACV for whatever ails you.  She's one of those who can drink that magical ACV tonic of water, honey and ACV.  Me?  Notsomuch.  I have tried several times but I just can't do it.

Rather than focus on the health benefits of ACV, I decided to share some beauty uses.  It's amazing how one ingredient can make be used for so many things.  I should clarify I used Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar for each of these. 

1.  Relaxing Bath:  Add 1/2 cup ACV, 1 cup Epsom salts and your favorite essential oil to your bath for a soothing, relaxing bath.

2.  Teeth Whitener:  1/2 cup ACV and 1/2 cup water.  Gargle after brushing

3. Sugar Scrub:  Mix 1 tsp. ACV and 1/2 cup sugar.  Can be used on face and makes a soothing lip scrub
Apple cider vinegar contains powerful antioxidants 
4.  Facial Cleaner:  1 part ACV to 3 parts water.  Apply with a cotton ball and rinse.

5.  Relaxing Foot Soak:  Mix one cup apple cider vinegar with four cups water in a basin. Soak feet for 15 minutes.  Rinse. Dry.

6. Hair Rinse: ¼ cup of ACV with 2 cups water.  Shampoo.  Massage ACV solution onto your hair and let it sit for 5 minutes.  Rinse.
Do you keep ACV on your pantry?  Have you tried any of these home remedies?

Comments

Our Family World said…
Honestly, I have not tried any of these. I think these are awesome because we can be assured that it is safe and natural. I have to try these hacks using apple cider vinegar soon. I'd start with the relaxing foot bath. :)
March 26, 2018 at 3:36 AM
AiringMyLaundry said…
I've never tried cleaning with Apple Cider Vinegar. I might have to pick some up. I don't even have any in the house, but I'd be willing to try it.
March 26, 2018 at 7:17 AM
Glam Karen said…
I am loving apple cider vinegar! We always have one at home as it does a lot of things and it's good for you too. These home remedies are very useful.
March 26, 2018 at 7:17 AM
candy said…
We make our own apple cider vinegar and use it for many different things. I did a post as well about cleaning and different uses. Great stuff.
March 26, 2018 at 7:19 AM
Chubskulit Rose said…
I didn't know that it can be used as a teeth whitening agent as well. I will have to try that!
March 26, 2018 at 7:27 AM
valmg @ Mom Knows It All said…
I've heard it has many uses besides cooking. I do have a small bottle in my pantry that's been used exactly two times in as many years.
March 26, 2018 at 7:45 AM
Terri Beavers said…
I've started keeping ACV on hand this past year. I didn't realize I could use it for so many different things when I started buying it. I'm going to try some of your suggestions.
March 26, 2018 at 11:40 AM
Ali Rost said…
I love that you can use it for different things that will help you take care of your body. We always have one at home. It's also awesome for sore throat!
March 26, 2018 at 7:04 PM
Anosa Malanga said…
Wow, I have read more about apple cider and I am amazed that it has more uses than what I know. I have this in my home and now I can use it with many ideas.
March 26, 2018 at 7:19 PM
joannabri said…
I love using apple cider vinegar. It's amazing for so many great things.
March 26, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Mimicutelips said…
I totally keep ACV in my pantry. I've used it in my hair, but I need to try it out as a teeth whitener.
March 26, 2018 at 8:58 PM
Marysa said…
I drink apple cider vinegar every day with some local honey in hot water. I really think it is great for my health!
March 26, 2018 at 9:12 PM
SimplyTasheena said…
I've never heard of some of these remedies. I had no idea ACV was great for teeth whitening as well. Can't wait to try some of these.
March 26, 2018 at 9:54 PM
ricci said…
ACV is so versatile! I have a favorite brand that I swear by!!
March 27, 2018 at 5:09 AM
Anonymous said…
I know about ACV for weight loss, had no idea you could also use it as a teeth whitener!I am going to try this because I trust ACV and what it does.
March 27, 2018 at 1:09 PM
Angela Bethea said…
I read a lot of great benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and I haven't tried it yet for myself. This sounds really informative too!
March 27, 2018 at 2:08 PM
Carol Cassara said…
We've been using much of the apple cider vinegar at home, it's not just for salads! I love that it has so many benefits!
March 27, 2018 at 9:03 PM
Sara Welch said…
I had never though about using it for hair rinse. That is a really good idea.
March 27, 2018 at 10:45 PM
Kita Bryant said…
Oh my feet could really use a nice foot soak. I had no idea you could use vinegar.
March 27, 2018 at 10:45 PM
Kanishka Gupta said…
Apple cider vinegar has antimicrobial and antioxidant effects also.
November 24, 2020 at 11:05 PM
zaynting said…
So useful remedy. Please tell me a remedy to caring Lace frontal wigs.
January 1, 2021 at 3:38 AM
Ashly Kalie said…
The important thing is that in this blog content written clearly and understandable.The content of information is very informative. These apple cider vinegar and turmeric gummies combine two powerful superfoods into one. These two superfoods combined regulate the activity of genes responsible to help suppress your appetite.You can buy it online.
July 26, 2021 at 7:41 AM
Robis said…
Thanks for the tips! Natural remedies are the best, specially organic infusions, which can help you in so many ways.
May 13, 2022 at 5:21 AM
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