Beauty and Weight Loss: The Magic of Apple Cider Vinegar

At my home, there's always a jar of apple cider vinegar infusion, perfect for enhancing skin beauty and shedding a few pounds. Infusing it is a breeze, and it lasts all year round.

In my household, there's always a jar of apple cider vinegar ready to use. Infusing it is simple, but its benefits are remarkable. I use apple cider vinegar for both beauty enhancement and weight loss. Apple cider vinegar has many beauty benefits that many women are unaware of; I find it inexpensive and safe. I use apple cider vinegar to tighten pores, whiten skin, and even dab it on pimples to make them disappear. Oh, and it helps control my weight too. Ever since I started regularly drinking apple cider vinegar, I haven't been afraid of gaining weight.

You can buy apple cider vinegar at the supermarket for just over 50K VND for a bottle of Heinz 473ml apple cider vinegar. If you can't find it, you can easily infuse your own jar.

Apple Cider Vinegar Infusion Process:

Ingredients:

- 1kg of crab apples or regular apples

- Glass jar for vinegar fermentation

- 1 liter bottle of rice vinegar

- Small bowl of brown sugar

Below is my detailed guide on how to make apple cider vinegar:

- Preparing the ingredients for apple cider vinegar:

Choose to buy apples (crab apples are the best), but if crab apples are not available, you can also buy regular apples. Buy crisp, sweet apples as they will produce better vinegar than soft, large apples.

Soak the apples in diluted salt water to remove dirt, then remove and drain the water.

Cut the apples into small pieces, leaving the skin on, and remove the seeds if desired.

Arrange the apples in a large glass jar, layering them with sugar, alternating between layers until all the apples are used.

Ladies, make sure to stack the apples carefully to fill the glass jar efficiently. Careless stacking will waste space while leaving apples unused.

- Once the apples are neatly stacked to fit the glass jar, pour rice vinegar over them until they are submerged. Remember not to overflow, just enough to cover the apples. Also, do not overstack; leave about 1cm from the jar's mouth to allow for fermentation bubbles.

Then seal the jar tightly and let it soak for 2 weeks. Occasionally, open the apple cider vinegar jar as the fermentation process will produce gas inside.

- After soaking for 2 weeks, strain out the solids from the apple cider vinegar jar, filtering 2 - 3 times to remove sediments and foam. Only collect the liquid and transfer it to another clean glass jar, seal it tightly, and let it sit for another 2 weeks before use.

And there you have it, the vinegar-making process is complete. Here are some beauty tips using apple cider vinegar:

1. Minimize Pores

Mix apple cider vinegar and water in a ratio of 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, then apply the mixture evenly on the face, focusing on areas where you want to minimize pores. The right amount of acid in apple cider vinegar will help tighten pores, making the skin smooth and radiant.

After about 2 weeks of persistence, I noticed a significant difference, my skin also became much less oily.

2. Night Whitening Cream

I label this as a night cream because apple cider vinegar contains acids, using it during the day may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. So, it's best to use it only at night.

Mix apple cider vinegar with water, combined with olive oil in the following ratio:

- Olive oil: half a cup (¼ cup)

- Crab apple vinegar: 1/4 cup

- Clean water: 4 cups (500ml type)

Then apply the prepared solution evenly on the skin.

As known, olive oil is excellent for skin nourishment, while crab apple vinegar exfoliates dead cells, tightens pores, and has antibacterial properties. This combination helps achieve smooth skin without the need for makeup.

3. Treating Acne with Apple Cider Vinegar

Dab crab apple vinegar on acne spots and leave it overnight; the next day, you'll notice a significant reduction in swelling and redness. Persist for a few days, and the acne will deflate.

Using crab apple vinegar to treat acne is indeed an effective and convenient method.

4. Whitening and Smoothing Skin with Apple Cider Vinegar

The natural acidity in apple cider vinegar has antibacterial properties, effectively removing dead skin cells. Therefore, apple cider vinegar also whitens the skin if used properly.

Here's how to whiten skin with crab apple vinegar: Pour a small cup of crab apple vinegar into the bathtub (if you don't have a bathtub, a basin will do :D). Take regular baths, daily and consistently, and persevere for a long time; your skin will naturally lighten without compromising your health.

5. Effective Weight Loss with Crab Apple Vinegar

Crab apple vinegar, extracted entirely from nature, stimulates the body's metabolic process. Drinking crab apple vinegar after meals burns up to nearly 200 extra calories, greatly aiding in the weight loss process.