Why (and How) You Should Apple Cider Vinegar to Your Routine

07.07.2022, 11:24 allure.com

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you're in the business of attracting flies, honey it is. But if a clearer complexion and a healthy scalp are more your thing, that vinegar from the old saying might come in handy. That is, if it's the kind that comes from apples. The smell isn't what we'd call pleasant, but there is a reason apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a thing in the beauty world. It's naturally acidic, which your skin, scalp, and hair absolutely love. When it's healthy, the natural pH of the skin on our bodies leans more acidic, as board-certified dermatologist Brendan Camprendan Camp, MD, who is based in New York City, explains to Allure. When your skin is stressed, a little bit of this stuff can be your secret weapon in calming it down.