One of the biggest wellness powerhouse we’ve been talking about the past decade, even more popular than matcha or sea moss, is the literal “Mother” of healthy elixirs. Apple cider vinegar, the unassuming byproduct of crushed apples powered by “Mother” – a floating, semi-gelatinous film of microorganisms and pectin – is rich in acetic acid and probiotics that benefit digestive health. Bragg’s organic, unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the oldest and most trusted brands on the market with the first bottles sold in 1912. Ubiquitous in wellness-focused pantries for a bevy of culinary uses, apple cider vinegar is no longer just for salad dressings and marinades – it’s a budget-friendly, bonanza for clean beauty hacks.
The same ingredients that make the zesty elixir an effortless source of pH-balancing probiotics and trace vitamins also offer doubles as a multitasking remedy for scalp, hair, and skin health. With researched antiviral, anti-fungal, and antioxidant benefits, apple cider vinegar in specific concentrations can tone pores, remove product buildup, and diminish unpleasant foot odor.
Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Foot Soak
Pedicures, even DIY ones, are recommended at least monthly all year round, if weekly in the summer months of heat, humidity and open-toe shoes. From toes to heels, summer activities put our feet through the wringer. Even if the pedicure is a DIY one, it all starts with a good soak to clean and deodorize the feet. The acetic acid and microorganisms in Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar deliver a deep, balancing cleanse while softening dry calluses in just 10 minutes.
Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Foot Soak Instructions
Step 1: Combine 1/3 cup full-strength apple cider vinegar, 2 cups of hot water, 1/3 cup Epsom salt. Stir gently until the salt dissolves completely.
Step 2 (Optional): Add a few drops of essential oil for souped up antibacterial and soothing purposes. Mix and match essential oils of tea tree, lavender, and lemon for a relaxing soak.
Step 3: Immerse, then Soak Feet, and relax for 15–30 minutes.
Step 4: Exfoliate with rasp or pumice stone.
Step 4. Pat dry and apply lotion.
Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp & Hair Rinse
Second to pedicures, scalp cleanses are another summer beauty essential. With increased outdoor activities, trips to the beach or pools, and extra spritzes of dry shampoo, product buildup is guaranteed. For optimal hair sheen and a flake-free, balanced scalp, a few spritzes of this acetic acid-enriched water can do the trick and tame frizzies.
Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp & Hair Rinse Instructions
Step 1: Combine 1 part Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar and 5 parts water (preferably filtered) in a spray bottle or hair applicator. Shake well.
Step 2: Section and clip freshly shampooed into quadrants.Spray mixture on scalp and shaft of the hair. Massage the mixture into your scalp.
Step 3: Let sit for 10-15
Step 4: Rinse scalp thoroughly with warm water.
Step 5: Apply conditioner or treatment masque.
Step 6: Rinse with cool water.
Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Toner
For a few decades, facial toner fell out of favor as an unnecessary skin care step. That’s until Korean skincare reminded us that toned pores are tight ones, and a vital prep for the hydration needed in radiant, glass skin. By mixing up a fragrance-free alternative to store-bought toners, one can customize the addition of oil-zapping, exfoliating,and anti-bacterial Apple cider Vinegar for skin’s seasonal needs. It’s about the ratios.
Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Toner Instructions
Step 1: Dilute Apple Cider Vinegar with filtered water according to skin needs. Sensitive skin: 1:4. Dry skin: 1:3. Normal Skin: 1:2. Oily Skin: 1:1
Step 2: Apply Apple Cider Vinegar Toner to cleansed skin with cotton pad.
Step 3: Follow with essence, serum, moisturizer.
Enjoy these budget-friendly beauty hacks all year-long!
