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Anonymous from USA
August 3, 2011
| Pros | It works! Has tons of uses Can apply topically and/or drink to get the benefits Cheap! |
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| Cons | For some people, it takes awhile to get used to the smell...but I think it fades quickly after you put it on the skin topically. |
| Bottom line | I'm in my 40's and my hormones are all out of whack...I have been getting the typical acne bumps along the jawline/hairline/neck and on the chin...I guess you could classify it as moderate acne breakouts. My doc wanted me to try spironolactone, but I am hesitant to use oral meds (especially after reading some of the side effects) so I opted for topical treatment. I have been using Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar (with "The Mother") undiluted on my face twice daily...and it is working very well. Although some people dilute it with water, I find I don't need to....it doesn't irritate my skin at all (this might be because my skin has built up a tolerance to glycolics and Retin-A). I use it after I cleanse my face in the am and before I put on Dan's BP. At night, I use it after I cleanse and before I apply my Retin-A. I have also started to drink a little bit daily (mixing it in my water). The little bumps are going away and my pores appear smaller...and it's only been a week. I hope with long term usage it continues to work. It also helps control oil in the T-zone area. As a side note, I got a really bad sunburn on my legs...and used this on it. It took the sting out immediately and healed it quickly. I think it is important when buying to get the kind that has "The Mother" in it. Best of all....it is cheap and has many other uses! It's always nice to find a product that is low cost AND works...highly recommend! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Vertex from UK
August 2, 2011
| Pros | Even skin tone No new spots Cysts disappearing Scars fading Skin looking radiant It works!!!!! |
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| Cons | The smell, but its a small price to pay for beautiful skin! |
| Bottom line | I have never had acne in my teenage years. Recently I went on birth control pill and it broke me out in hormonal acne. I was not getting many, two or three painful lump-like spots at the time, they took forever to get up to the surface and as soon as they would, two or three more would come up again. I was getting them mainly along my jaw line, and due to the area being so small, the scarring and the redness has made me feel very bad about how I looked. I have tried everything - vitamins, diets, various cleansing programmes, changing BCP, make-up, tea tree oil, topical antibiotics - you name it - I've done it. I have stumbled upon this website about two weeks ago and read the reviews. Bought apple cider vinegar the next day, non organic, just the regular stuff. Two weeks later - my skin is clear, radiant and I didn't get a single zit during the "time of the month" when my skin would normally go insane. I don't dilute it, just use it after I use my Shu Uemura A/I cleansing oil to remove my makeup and before shower in the morning. It really works! My skin is very sensitive yet there is no redness even upon initial application. Bottom line - try it!!!! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $7.00 |
| Acne severity | very light |
Emily from Ohio
July 31, 2011
| Pros | Dries out acne quickly Reduces appearance of acne Good for body acne Can be used as a toner Overall effective |
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| Cons | Scent Mild stinging Can be drying on skin |
| Bottom line | I used Rice Vinegar and I've found it works much better than regular vinegar. I have not tried Apple Cider Vinegar, so I can not attest to its effectiveness. Before bed every night I put some vinegar on a round cotton pad and run it over the problem areas. The scent can be a bit overpowering, but I find that you get used to it quickly, and when you shower in the morning it doesn't matter. By morning, I find that the acne is significantly dried out, bringing some to a head and others partially disappearing. This is very good for body acne, as that is what I've used it for. I really have no complaints here, and I would recommend it to anybody. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $6.99 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Anonymous from california
July 28, 2011
| Pros | Reduces pimples Leaves skin smooth |
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| Cons | Smells gross Can sting when using it pure |
| Bottom line | I've only been using this for a few weeks and man it cleared the Breakout I had on the side of my face and chin.it truly is a great home remedy to use for cheap!The smell is bad but when I put it on my face it actually doesn't leave that bad of a smell.I usually just use the acv just like that with no water.I think its better like that,well for me at least.I hope it continues on to work better and better. Oh yeah I got the acv at trader Joe's for 1.49 very cheap then any other acne meds I ever gotten. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1.49 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Erin from Michigan
July 21, 2011
| Pros | Clears acne |
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| Cons | Smells terrible |
| Bottom line | IMPORTANT! Use a dilution first. Start with 9 parts water: 1 part apple cider vinegar eventually working your way up to a stronger concentration over time. Your skin is most likely going to be too sensitive to handle ACV without being diluted. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $3.49 |
| Acne severity | light |
kachi_bear from UK
July 15, 2011
| Pros | cheap work well for all skin type fade scars |
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| Cons | takes time to see result smell so... :(( |
| Bottom line | better to combine half of cider vinegar with half of cucumber juice. Keep apply in your acne area for 2 weeks and u will see the result. It works wonder on my skin |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $4.00 |
Tasha from Los Angeles
July 12, 2011
| Pros | -Cleared up my troubled skin! -Leaves skin looking very soft/clean after use as a toner -Cheap -All natural! |
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| Cons | -Smells awful and tastes even worse. But still, if it clears your skin, it's worth it! And it goes away after a few minutes -A bit stingy at first |
| Bottom line | I never had an acne problem growing up. However, after I went on birth control for medical reasons, I experienced the worst breakout of my life all over my face. Being 20 years old and never having had an acne problem, of course I was desperate. I ditched the pills and began a grueling journey to get rid of my acne. For many months, I tried everything - Obagi products (helped immensely with old scarring but not my acne itself), a rainbow of topical ointments from my dermatologist, organic face washes/toners, drinking aloe vera juice, supplements, changing my grooming habits, natural remedies like lemon juice and honey masks...only with slight results. Nothing worked quite like apple cider vinegar! I began to use it only a few weeks ago, religiously (morning and night after face was washed) and noticed results after about a week! I tried to use it both as a toner and as a shot to drink. It's awful to drink, so I'll be doing that minimally (I still recommend it, because it couldn't hurt) but as a toner, it totally healed my skin! And people, my acne was stubborn hormonal acne, so you know this stuff is good! Combined with dry ice treatments (available at select dermatologist offices; basically sloughs off dead skin and dries existing acne), I am now almost acne free after many months of agony. I still use a topical ointment (Veltin) after I apply the vinegar just to be safe, but I know the main reason my skin is now healthy is due to the vinegar. I can't sing enough praises about it. If you're struggling with acne, try apple cider vinegar. It's definitely worth a shot. Good luck to all of you! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
kg123
July 8, 2011
| Pros | Easy Affordable (4.99 @ Trader Joes) Wonderful! |
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| Cons | STINKYYYY |
| Bottom line | I was skeptical of this one... I've tried everythingggg and got desperate... I started to wash with Purpose cleanser and then apply (1 part ACV/1 part which hazel/3 part water) toner. Every few days Ill do a mask with Baking Soda as well. I was so surprised to find that mixing a few drops of Jojoba oil in with my Olay Regenerist Serum makes a perfect mixture! I apply this before my foundation in the AM. I hardly do any touch ups or blotting all day, and I have a healthy glow again. I tried doing the 'drinking it' thing for a few days, but decided topical may be the better way to go for the results I wanted :) no complaints other than the smell |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $4.99 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
japinkz
July 7, 2011
| Pros | reduces blackheads evens skin texture |
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| Cons | smells really bad |
| Bottom line | i have severe acne on my back. been with it for over 10 years. i tried the usual medication prescribed by doctors but nothing helped so i gave up. i came upon this site and decided to try the solution. i have been using ACV (mixed with water and tea tree oil) for two weeks now and so far i like what i'm seeing. my blackheads were completely wiped off and my back is smoother. the scars have not disappeared yet but some became lighter. there is about 30% improvement on my skin since i began using it. however, the acne still would not stop. about one or two would still pop up. But there is definitely improvement. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
| Acne severity | severe |
Ellisx from London
June 27, 2011
| Pros | works GREAT :) cheap 1 bottle goes a long way |
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| Cons | smelly until it dries |
| Bottom line | ACV has greatly helped with my acne! I started off using it undiluted which was of course silly... my skin was red for days of course. Then I started diluting it 1:1 with water and it is much much better. It felt far more natural. I still apply undiluted acv with a cotton bud onto active pimples without touching the skin around the pimple. It instantly reduces the redness and visible white tip of the pimple (not sure what to call it :) I use it as a toner, so after cleansing. Mostly in the evenings to avoid smelling of vinegar during the day, but if I am at home I will use it twice a day and it works miracles. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $3.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
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