Used in various cuisines, vinegar is an ingredient that is available in almost every household. But did you know that apart from giving tangy taste to your dishes, soups and salads, vinegar can do wonders for your skin too? Yes, it is one natural product that can be used from head to toe to fix skin problems, especially apple cider vinegar.

So, ladies what are you waiting for, take that vinegar bottle out of your cupboard, and include it in your beauty regime to reap its amazing benefits. Just make sure you use raw, organic and unfiltered kind to gain maximum benefit.

For skin
Vinegar is acidic in nature, thus helping in restoring the natural acids of the skin. As a result, it effectively deals with many skin problems effectively, giving you a soft and supple skin.

1. Reduces age spot
Lighten those age spots and any pigmentation marks, by mixing onion juice with vinegar in equal amount. Just dab the mixture on the spots, and you will notice the difference after continuous usage. Since apple cider vinegar contains a good amount of sulphur, it is an amazing ingredient to fight these visible signs of ageing.

2. Cleanses and tones the skin
Apple cider is well-known for its skin improving qualities. It helps to balance skin’s pH levels, which makes it a good facial cleanser and toner. Mix vinegar in water (half-and-half ratio) to prepare a natural face cleanser. Apply this mix on cleansed face with a cotton ball. After a little while, wash your face with just water. Do not wipe your face with towel; instead let your face air dry to seal in the moisture.

3. Astringent for oily skin
Oily skin is difficult to deal with as they are more prone to pimples and outbreaks. But with vinegar you can control it. Just add vinegar in cold water (again in half- and-half ratio) and wash your face with the mixture. Else, freeze this solution into ice cubes and rub it on your face as and when required. This mixture will act as an astringent for oily skin.

4. Makes skin smooth
If you want shiny and smooth skin, then mix few drops of vinegar to your body cream and apply it on the skin. Vinegar closes the pores of the skin, making your skin shiny and supple.

5. Remedy for pimples and blackheads
Apple cider vinegar can help to stop the growth of pimples and accelerate the healing process, as well as remove blackhead. For pimples- make a paste of wheat flour, honey and vinegar. Apply this paste on the pimple marks. Keep the paste overnight before rinsing it off in the morning. For blackheads- just add some apple cider vinegar in three mashed strawberries to prepare a paste. Let it rest for an hour or two, and then strain it. Apply its juice on the marks, and let it stay overnight.
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6. Soothes itchy skin
If you are suffering from irritated skin, insect or mosquito bites, cuts, bruises or aching muscles, then the anti-inflammatory properties of vinegar will soothe your skin. Just add 250 ml of apple cider vinegar in warm bath water, and soak yourself in it for 15 minutes.

7. Fights sun burn
Wet a cloth with cold water and put some vinegar on it. After that, place that wet cloth piece on the affected area and leave it for few minutes before washing it off with normal water. This is a great remedy to treat sunburnt skin.

8. Gets rid of odours
Vinegar can be used as a natural deodorant as it helps to absorb and neutralise odours. You can just dab some apple cider vinegar under your armpits, or add some of it in your bath water. What’s more? Gargling with apple cider vinegar for 10 minutes can also handle the problem of bad breath.

9. Aim for flawless feet
Make a solution of water and vinegar in equal portion, and soak your feet in it. If you have cracked heels, then first scrub them with pumice stone and then soak your feet in this vinegar water mix. It will not only help in treating dry, cracked heels, fungal and odour problems, but will also make your feet soft and smooth.

10. To get smooth and clean hands
People are often judged by how their hands look, so make vinegar your best friend. Mix vinegar with your hand cream in equal portions, and then use it on your hands. You can also use vinegar and water mix to wash your hands regularly. It will keep your hands clean and smooth.

For hair
11. Voluminous and shiny hair
If you want to add more shine and volume to your hair, then replace your conditioner with apple cider vinegar. After you shampoo your hair, simply mix 1/2 tablespoon vinegar in 1 cup of water and rinse. It will not only make your hair shiny, but will also clean it. This recipe will also help to tame your wavy and unruly hair.

12. Controls dandruff
Vinegar has natural antifungal properties which help in getting rid of flaky scalp caused by dandruff. Just massage vinegar into your scalp before you shampoo them. You will see your dandruff is not only in control but you hair has also become healthier than before.

13. Cleans scalp and promotes hair growth
This amazing ingredient will maintain your scalp’s pH balance, will help to remove dead skin cells as well as take care of itchy scalp troubles. Mix vinegar and water (half-and-half ratio) into a spray bottle and apply. This will exfoliate your scalp, thus strengthening your hair shafts, and taking care of hair problems like thinning and falling.

Apart from these, you can also consume vinegar for good skin as it helps in proper digestion and controls weight. But make sure you consume vinegar not more than two tablespoons in a day as its acidic nature can hurt your throat. So, drink it, mix it in dishes or use it in above mentioned ways, vinegar will surely help you in getting you a beautiful skin without spending a fortune!