Skin Health
Apple cider vinegar improves skin health. Many people use it to treat acne and scarring and other skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis of the scalp, and dry skin.
Acne occurs when dead skin cells and body oil plug the hair follicles. It includes pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Several treatments are available for acne, and they are effective. However, acne is tenacious, with the pimples slowly healing and sometimes fading, only for new pimples to appear. Acne is distressing at any age, but more so for teenagers and young adults.
Apple cider vinegar has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. In addition, it contains various helpful acids, such as citric acid, succinic acid, lactic acid, and acetic acid. These components help inhibit the growth of a specific bacteria strain responsible for acne growth: Propionibacterium acnes.
In a dermatological study, the participants showed significant improvement in their acne scars when treated with lactic acid from apple cider vinegar. During the three-month treatment cycle, the treated skin improved its appearance, pigmentation, and texture. As a result, the acne scars lightened, too.
When using apple cider vinegar as a topical solution for acne, experts suggest diluting it with water, as full-strength could irritate the skin.
