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Anonymous Apr 27th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: works quickly, very inexpensive, significantly reduces existing and future acne breakouts Cons: doesn't do much for blackheads or red marks, causes redness and a hot feeling when first applied (this is temporary), smells awful, loses some effectiveness after initial clearing Bottom Line: I started applying apple cider vinegar about a month and a half ago and I'm pleased with the results. I apply it in the morning before I shower, and usually once or twice more throughout the day, sometimes washing it off in the shower and sometimes leaving it on (before bed). Within a day my skin was noticeably more clear, but over time I started to break out again, albeit not nearly as much as before. Unfortunately it also didn't seem to do anything for my blackheads or red marks/scarring. I break out less often than before, though, and breakouts are less severe. Major blemishes are still present once in a while, and last about as long as before, but the ACV seems to generally make acne less frequent. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 1.49 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Tricia, New York Apr 25th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: even skin (tones and scars, pigment) reducing redness in marks Cons: smelly, acidic. i don't use it if i'm in a rush. Bottom Line: Treating skin involves many products. Each product is a piece of clearing your skin. And sometimes the problem isn't acne, or what's left from acne. I recently read a thread about fungus causing some skin problems... i used to suffer from tinea versicolor. I'm striving for soft, rosy skin. (fish oil, ACV, Betaine, probiotics, evening primrose, avoiding calorie dense WHITE (and enriched) foods. Recommended: Yes Usage: Tricia has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 1.85 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Lauren, San Antonio, TX Apr 24th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: WORKS! It got rid of all my pimples and whiteheads within five days. AFFORDABLE! Most likely, you already have it in your house waiting to be put to good use. Cons: At first - the smell. But it doesn't phase me anymore. Bottom Line: Go ahead and try it - give it a couple weeks to see how it affects your skin. Chances are it's your key to a clear face. I use regular white vinegar, and I DON'T dilute with water. After I remove my make-up with Neutrogena Cream Cleanser I pour some on a cotton ball and just swipe my face and leave it on for ten minutes before I wash with my OXY Face Wash with 10% BP. Once my face dries, I spot treat with the Equate 10% BP cream from Wal-Mart for $2.00. I have been using this method for about 3 months now and my face has COMPLETELY transformed. Good luck <3 Recommended: Yes Usage: Lauren has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

anon, chicago Apr 23rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: extremely effective, cheap Cons: smell Bottom Line: For at least 10 years, my skin has been super oily and constantly broken out. ACV seriously cuts down the amount of oil on my face. Now my skin feels balanced, healthy, soft--no more shine (finally!!!) I use it twice a day as a toner, diluted 50% with water. Adding a few drops of tea tree oil helps cut down on the smell (which you get used to anyways...doesnt bother me anymore). I have only had a few new spots since starting (they were hormone-related), and I am so happy to have found this. plus sad that I didn't discover it earlier! Plus, it's ridiculously cheap. Try it--you will love it! Recommended: Yes Usage: anon has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 3.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Hawaii Apr 23rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: doesn't make your face look worse Cons: doesn't make your face look better Bottom Line: Did not work in any of the ways described above. I dilluted it with water, applied undiluted, etc. Did not help. Worth trying, though. Maybe it's gonna be your weapon against acne, who knows? As for the smell - it's totally ok. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 3.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Ontario Apr 21st, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: GETS RID OF ACNE, makes skin soft, reduces redness Cons: Stings a little and hurts the eyes if you get too close and smells funny Bottom Line: I use just plain vinegar you would put on fries diluted to a 1:1 ratio with water twice a day after washing with Biore Ice Cleanser. Its great because it keeps acne away. If I see a pimple, I just dab a little more on that area and it gets smaller and the redness disappears fast! I wish that I had heard about this sooner. The smell is kind of bad but if you wait for it to dry on your face and then moisturizer with a nice smelling moisturizer you can't even smell it at all. As for the reducing redness on acne scars it seems to be working but i'll bet it takes a while to see great results. You (yes even you) should try it, it really works and what do you have to lose?!?! Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a week. Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Steph, NY Apr 19th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works after the first time you use it and Continues working every time after Gets rid of current acne fast and old acne scars Evens out your skin tone and makes your skin super soft Cons: Makes skin temporarily red Burns eyes Smells horrible Bottom Line: I use this stuff every night before i go to bed, because of the redness and smell, so i can take a shower in the morning to "wash" it off. I just dab it all over my face with a towel or tissue. Works amazingly well!!!! No other acne products ever worked on me. Recommended: Yes Usage: Steph has used this item for a few months. Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Zoe, Greece Apr 17th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clears your skin and gives it a healthy glow! Helps acne scars fade fast! Cons: The smell and slight stickyness of it (if undiluted), but it goes away very fast and honestly given how well it works for acne and oily skins it doesn't matter if it smells a little for a few minutes anyway! Bottom Line: Vinegar has helped me a lot! I have extremely oily skin and am prone to very bad hormonal acne breakouts about twice a month; I take spironolactone to regulate that a little and it has helped but my skin was still incredibly oily and I still got periodic break outs. Vinegar has helped dial down the break outs and has made my acne scars fade incredibly fast too! Recommended: Yes Usage: Zoe has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 4.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

jojlily, new york Apr 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Cheap, easy, all natural, i noticed a difference in 2 days!! Cons: I'm a little worried about my tooth enamel, but i think its fine if you use a straw and rinse your mouth out after Bottom Line: I broke out after stopping birth control and was desperate to restore my complexion to the way it has always been (clear, perfect) I had been taking fish oil, zinc, and evening primrose oil for 3 weeks when I tried ACV. I drink 2 tbsp a day and after 2 days i had no new zits and everything is healing and drying up i couldnt BELIEVE it! i have had no bad side effects, some people break out even more as their bodies flush out the toxins but i didnt. Maybe because i was already eating healthy and exercising. TRY IT!!!!!!!! Recommended: Yes Usage: jojlily has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 3.99 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anna, sydney Apr 15th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: when i drank it i lost a few kilos :) Cons: skin went ballistic - pimples everywhere (although that might have been because homemade acne treatments aren't supposed to be used) Bottom Line: I still take a natural approach for my acne but i do more of an internal thing rather than an external thing. Perhaps because i bought the premium brand, my forehead broke out but I doubt i'd ever use acv again. My advice: -use organic -test if your skin goes nice with it. Recommended: Yes Usage: Anna has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 4.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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