Vinegar (as a topical) Reviews

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Vinegar (as a topical) Reviews

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Jeremy, Bakersfield, California
Jan 6th, 2009
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Pros:Soft skin, clears marks, tones, shrinks acne oner night prevents new ones during day.
Cons:Smell and it stings makng tears come from my eyes
Bottom Line:Really good, natural and is affordable.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jeremy has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:13.00
Acne severity:severe
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Bridget, Chicago Illinois
Jan 4th, 2009
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Pros:Makes your skin soft and i think it works for me but my acne is not cleared yet but i go on and off im trying baking soda now again so we'll c ill keep u all updated
Cons:smells
Bottom Line:Give it a try everyone has different reactions
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Bridget has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:0.99
Acne severity:moderate
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Fred, san francisco, Ca
Jan 3rd, 2009
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Pros:I tried the Body Ami apple cider vinegar because someone told me it tasted better and it had additional anti oxidants
Cons:It stills has a vinegar taste, but it works, and it is more expensive.
Bottom Line:I've tried other apple cider vinegar products, but the Body Ami product taste better, and I don't have to add anything else since they add juices and organic honey. My face is definitely more clearer and I have more energy.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Fred has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:moderate
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John, new jersey
Jan 3rd, 2009
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Pros:best product on the market. it clears skin and stop new acne from comming up. for clear skin, apply trader joes organic apple cider vinegar two-three times a day as your skin can handle it.
Cons:NOTHING! it seeps into the skin and KILLS the bacteria.
Bottom Line:i suffered with moderate acne for some time and had tried everything. when i hit my freshman year in college i broke out like never before and i struggled with my severe acne. i am a very confident person but as nothing worked i slowly slipped into deep depression. i tried every treatment. i burned my skin countless times. i dieted to the point i was only eating apples and water twice a day. i even over moisturized my skin so much stopped making normal amounts of natural oil. I started taking 100mil of zinc and two months later discoved apple cider vinegar. Over night, i had results. im finishing my first month and i only have a few whiteheads under the skin that the vingar is slowly wearing down. im bassically just waiting for the scars to fade.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:John has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:2.49
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous, NY
Jan 2nd, 2009
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Pros:Leaves skin so incredibly smooth, evens out scars, feels fresh and clean, inexpensive,100% natural!!
Cons:The smell...personally it doesn't bother me, but my mom hates that it stinks up the bathroom, lol
Bottom Line:I have been dealing with breakouts of hormonal acne since September, and have used Benzaclin and Tazorac without any results (just dry, rashy skin that looked embarrassingly worse than before). I went back on the pill and that helped a bit, and then I completely stopped using harsh products (I wash with Vanicream cleanser) and switched to a light gel moisturizer. My face finally went back to looking clear, but I had bumps on my cheeks and under my chin (which has been the WORST spot so far on my face). So I read about ACV and switched to using that from witch hazel (which is good but not all that potent). Let me tell you, it was the icing on the cake: I've only been using it for two days, and my skin is so incredibly smooth and even. No more bumps and red scars! I made my bf feel it. Great product, I'm SO glad don't have to use bp on my chin anymore for maintenance! I don't even dilute it; 5% is fine when applied sparingly with a q-tip. Try it, it can't hurt! (And it's so cheap!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a day or two.
Acne severity:moderate
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Sarah, San Diego, CA
Dec 30th, 2008
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Pros:Did not further irritate skin.
Cons:Smells terrible, did not clear skin.
Bottom Line:Have to say, this is just another disappointment in the long list of others, as far as I'm concerned. I applied it topically with a cotton pad every night for a week. Nothing happened. Literally. Acne did not get worse, did not get better. I feel like it made my skin a little rough, if anything. Like the feeling you get when you haven't exfoliated in a long time. It just wasn't at all working for me, and given the awful smell, was really no point in continuing.
Recommended:No
Usage:Sarah has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:3.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Brittany, Chicago
Dec 27th, 2008
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Pros:- Clears up mild acne, helps prevent future acne, reduces acne scars, balances the pH level in your skin and works as a toner.
- INEXPENSIVE!
Cons:- Smells but you get used to it
Bottom Line:I am 24 and just have occasional breakouts. I use the Jewel Brand AVC.. people say use Braggs Organice but I don't know what the difference is, when I run out (in like 2 years haha, I will buy Bragg's just cuz I have heard good things) It has helped clear up any bumps and hasn't created any problems for my skin. I have sensitive skin so I dilute it 50% water/50% ACV. I put it on at night after I wash with Clean and Clear Sensitive Skin Foaming Cleanser. It has really made my skin look a lot better. It has given a glow back to my cheeks. I really suggest trying it... it won't hurt anything. It may sting/make your face red for the first few times you use it but that goes away. You need to stick to it for at least a month. I noticed results in the first week. I have tried many products and am most satisfied with this one. It helps with oilness and doesn't dry out your skin to much. If I get a little dry in areas I just use Boots Expert Sensitive Skin Moisture Lotion.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Brittany has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:1.00
Acne severity:light
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Jessica, Florida
Dec 22nd, 2008
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Pros:IT WORKS!!!! makes face smooth, lightens red marks, clears up breakouts pretty fast.
Cons:the smell. eww.
Bottom Line:I read all the great reviews on here, and decided to give it a shot. I got the 5%. The first night I used it I couldn't stand the smell. I thought about not using it again, just because of the smell. It stings your face when you first use it, which can be a bit of a shock. ACV is fading my red marks! I was trying scar cream with no luck, and this works! and it works FAST. Seriously, give it a try. You won't be sorry.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jessica has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:1.50
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous, california
Dec 18th, 2008
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Cons:didn't help much
Bottom Line:Love acv as a drink with fish oil pills (4x 1000mg 2x a day)-- keeps me totally clear.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous, SC
Dec 18th, 2008
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Pros:Cleared redness and reduced swelling almost immediately
Cons:Not the best odor, stings a bit
Bottom Line:I usually get at least one or two stubborn cysts on my chin from hormones. I've recently started running again, and I think the combination of sweat loving bacteria and toxins being pushed to the surface of my skin has caused a mild breakout with some whiteheads popping up here and there. I also have one fairly bad cyst on my chin and red marks from previous ones, including a large dark red mark from a particularly stubborn one. I started using ACV topically three days ago, and I am amazed by the result. It has really lightened my red marks, even the big one, and has reduced the redness and swelling of the cyst. Also, no new pimples have cropped up. Even my impossible-to-budge blackheads on my nose look smaller. I apply 5% directly to existing pimples, which can sting, and then I dilute it and wipe it over my whole face. Works better than anything I have ever tried.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:2.00
Acne severity:light
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