10 Apple Cider Vinegar Uses for Cooking and Beauty
Info (Amala Earth)
Mar 04, 2022

It is no secret that all of us are rushing towards a healthy and fit life. One such ingredient to a healthy life is apple cider vinegar! Yes! It's probably somewhere on your kitchen shelf. It’s time to grab the bottle and enjoy the exclusive benefits of apple cider vinegar. You must give it a try to know why ACV is so popular.


What is Apple Cider Vinegar?


The magic liquid for health and beauty is from apples processed by crushing, distillation, and fermentation — mostly with the mother of vinegar. Earlier, it was claimed as a weight loss measure, but the claims were backed by little evidence after scientific research. Besides this, a bottle of ACV comes with tons of other benefits in cooking and beauty routines!


Given below are the 10 exciting ways where you can give a magic touch to your cooking and beauty routine with apple cider vinegar:


ACV for Foot Spa

A foot spa is a must for everyone. But looking at its high cost, most of us don’t get it done. This leads to the low maintenance of your feet which are mostly exposed to dirt and dampness. Apple cider vinegar is known to protect the skin from bacteria, fungi, and other microbes (causative factors of athlete’s foot and odours). ACV contains acetic acid which has well-known antimicrobial properties. Just add some ACV to your homemade foot soak to get extra care and nourishment for your feet. Allow your feet to soak in the mixture for around 20 minutes and rinse well. Diabetic persons and those with sensitive skin should avoid using this soak.


ACV as a deodoriser

With its well-known antibacterial properties, apple cider vinegar claims to eliminate bad smells. Try mixing 1 part of ACV to another part of water and make a spray. This is nothing but a natural deodoriser. You can also try mixing epsom salt with these spray ingredients to eliminate foot odour by killing off odour-causing bacteria.


ACV as a Face Toner 

Although there is very little research, apple cider vinegar has been claimed to benefit skin conditions and offer graceful aging support. Many people prefer to go for ACV to make a skin tonic. To utilise ACV for skin tonic, the preparation requires: one part apple cider vinegar to 2 parts water. Gently apply the toner mix with a cotton pad and leave it for a while. Do not increase the concentration more than this. In case you have sensitive skin, make a more diluted solution by adding more water.

 


ACV in Hair Care

Yes! ACV does wonders to your hair. Its direct effectiveness is unclear, but ACV surely helps stop the fungal growth of Malassezia, which triggers dandruff. So, an ACV hair rinse will help you manage a dry, itchy scalp and offer sheen to your dull hair. To make this ACV hair rinse, add a couple of ACV tablespoons to the water. Put it in your hair post shampooing and conditioner, allow the mix to rest in your hair for a few minutes, and then rinse.


ACV as a Makeup Tools Cleanser

It's high time to get rid of those dirty makeup brushes that may harm your skin. Your makeup tools must be cleaned once a week.  An antibacterial wash will leave your brushes with a clean feel that can prevent breakouts. Cleaning your makeup brushes with an apple cider vinegar mix will undoubtedly benefit you. Take a cup of warm water and add one tablespoon each of ACV and dishwashing liquid to it.  Let the brush soak into the mixture and rinse it after a while. 


ACV to Boil Better Eggs 

Add apple cider vinegar to the boiling water that you use to boil or poach eggs. The science behind this is the acidic nature of ACV. The protein in egg whites firms up rapidly after exposure to an acidic environment. ACV is the best choice to poach eggs as the egg whites firm up quickly and gives them a better shape. 


ACV as a Kitchen Cleaner

Apple cider vinegar has well-established antibacterial, antifungal properties. So, using ACV will be a better choice to cleanse the kitchen utensils and surfaces. To make this cleanser take a 1:1 solution of apple cider vinegar and water. Dilution is essential to weaken the acidic nature of the ACV before applying it to surfaces directly. Apple cider vinegar will help to remove the stains, deodorise, clean utensils, and much more.


ACV for Pickling

All of us love pickles, especially when we’re having our favourite meal. When you’re looking to pickle quickly, any vinegar will work, but ACV will do wonders. It is a great idea to pickle fresh vegetables by using ACV which can be kept in a refrigerator afterward.


ACV in a Soup

If you feel that your homemade soup is a little bland, apple cider vinegar is the saviour. To activate the flavours of the soup, most restaurants use ACV. Gradually add ACV to the soup and taste in between until you reach a flavour of your choice.


ACV to Wash Fruits and Vegetables

It is a good practice to clean and wash the fruits and veggies we get from the market. Most of them have residues of pesticides, germs, and pollutants which can concern many of us. Apple cider vinegar, with its cleansing properties, will surely help you wash away all the harmful chemicals. Also, washing foods with ACV will help get rid of disease-causing bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella.
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