Most of us aim to stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest trends in skincare, but sometimes it can be difficult to keep up.
Once you hear the buzz about a new product, there are a variety of factors to consider.
What are the actual benefits? How do I know what’s fact or fiction? And most importantly: Is it truly right for me?
So let’s dive right in and talk about two of the latest hot topics in skincare: the wonderful world of apple cider vinegar and kombucha.
We’ll start by tackling the basics — what exactly these products are, where they originated, and how they are made.
Next, we’ll get into the stuff you’re really looking for: the variety of benefits of apple cider vinegar and kombucha, and how to use it to get your best skin ever.
Finally, we’ll wrap it up with a few fun DIY ideas that won’t break the bank. (Homemade and affordable options? Yes, please!)
Feeling intrigued, fellow skincare buffs?
Let’s do this!
Apple Cider Vinegar and…Kom-WHAT-a?
You may have heard of apple cider vinegar, but don’t necessarily know the deets.
Kombucha, on the other hand, might be a little more of a foreign concept.
Don’t worry, lovelies — I’m here to settle the confusion for you!
Apple cider vinegar consists primarily of apple juice, and the addition of yeast turns the fruit sugar into alcohol (the science-savvy will identify this process as fermentation).
Bacteria turns the alcohol into acetic acids, which results in the sour taste and strong smell.
The product has a long history of use as a home remedy — it’s frequently used to soothe pesky sore throats (and is actually my go-to solution when I start to feel a tickle in my throat).
The ancient Greek doctor Hippocrates also used it to treat wounds.
Additional health benefits include aiding in weight loss, reducing dandruff, and even boosting heart health.
An animal study in Japan, for instance, showed that giving rats acetic acid, the main component in vinegar, resulted in reduced levels of blood pressure.
However, recent findings identify a multitude of other benefits that have proven particularly helpful in the beauty world.
We all know that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but can apple cider vinegar keep your skin at bay? Read more
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