Smooth skin Pour 230g of apple cider into a bath filled with warm water and soak for 15 minutes. As the pH of cider is similar to the pH of the body’s skin-protecting acids, soaking in a bath with cider will help restore the skin’s pH balance.
Firming Lotion Mix a tablespoon of cider with two cups of water, soak in a cotton ball and rub over a clean, dry face to help firm the skin. Be careful not to wash it off, as the smell of the wine will disappear quickly. The properties of apple cider – alpha hydroxy acids and acetic acid stimulate blood circulation and reduce pore size.
To treat a bruise dilute the cider, soak it in a cotton ball, place it on the bruise and hold it in place with a bandage for one hour. If the bruise is particularly severe, you will need to apply Arnica gel afterwards. The anti-inflammatory properties of apple cider will soothe scratches and bruises, and its alcoholic acid will speed up circulation and the healing process.
Soothe Sunburn Mix half a cup of apple cider with four cups of water, soak a washcloth in it, and apply it to sunburned skin. Apple cider helps balance the skin’s pH level, promoting healing and preventing blistering.
For insect bites
For shiny hair Mix two tablespoons of apple cider with a cup of water. After shampooing, pour the mixture over your hair, apply conditioner and rinse thoroughly. The wine acids in the cider will remove any beauty product residue and restore shine to your hair.
