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Treat Yo’Self Thursday: Shiny Hair & Clear Skin With ACV!

It’s time for another Treat Yo’ Self Thursday!

I’m back from vacation, and after a week of consuming excessive amounts of amazing food and drink (and passing out with all my makeup on) my skin is going haywire! To treat myself this week I am getting back to my regular beauty routine because for me, every day feels like a treat when my skin and hair are looking good.

As I mentioned in last week’s TYST, Apple Cider Vinegar has become a big part of my beauty arsenal this summer. ACV is rich in beneficial ingredients that have been suggested to help with a myriad of both health and beauty woes, from weight loss to hair loss. For me, ACV has found its way into two major components of my beauty regimen:

Firstly, as an all natural clarifying hair treatment to restore shine to dull hair.

Just dilute 1 part AVC in 3 parts water and use as a rinse in the shower after shampooing. This mild acid breaks down residue from styling products that cling to the hair making it appear dull or greasy, allowing your hair’s natural luster to shine through. I’ve read it also helps with dandruff if you massage it into your scalp.

Secondly, as a toner for your skin.

Dilute ACV with equal parts water and store in a spray bottle to use as a toner after cleansing your face (or apply with a cotton ball to problem areas). You can use a more dilute solution if this is too harsh or drying. By regulating your skin’s pH, ACV helps to control oily areas and any acne flare ups you may have. I find it also makes my skin feel super soft!

Remember to keep this solution away from your eyes, as it will sting!

I also add ACV to other treatments for both hair and skin (see the Beer Hair Wash and Aspirin Face Mask) to amp up their benefits for some extra treat yo’self goodness!

I hope you try incorporating ACV into your beauty regimen so you can treat yo’self every day! Let me know how it works for you, I will be watching and replying to the comments below!

Written by Jessica Knox