Vinegar (as a topical) Reviews

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Bunny Jones, South Africa
Feb 14th, 2009
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Pros:Organic apple cider vinegar cleared my break-up super fast.
Cons:I'm no fan of the smell, I have to say.
Bottom Line:I use organic apple cider vinegar each time I was my face - I dab some on, then rinse it off, dab in on, rinse it off again. I repeat this about four times so it's more like a toner. I had a nasty out-break of pimples on my forehead due to very hot weather (lots of sweating) and wearing mineral make-up that clogged my pores. So, I ditched that brand, started using Jane Iredale and the apple cider vinegar, and within a week I saw a real improvement. I now swear by it.
Usage:Bunny Jones has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:3.00
Acne severity:light
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Brian, DC
Feb 13th, 2009
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Pros:Cheap
Cons:Smell/taste
Bottom Line:I recently picked up some ACV and have been using it topically as well as drinking a small amount daily. After a week i can see SOME results although nothing crazy.

I bought White House brand ACV and people are telling me that organic is much better. Does it really matter if i use organic?
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Brian has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:3.00
Acne severity:light
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Katt, WA
Feb 11th, 2009
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Pros:Less oil, better tone, dries out big zits, clears pores
Cons:dryness, tightness, irritation (even when diluted), flaking, redness
Bottom Line:the irritation caused problems. more zits in the long run i think.
I lOVE the smell lol.....but it just wasn't that great to use

however, I feel like it does have some excellent properties and I urge you to at least try it.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Katt has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:4.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Carolina, Los Angeles, CA
Feb 11th, 2009
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Pros:Face is smoother and my tone is freaking AMAZING!
Cheap
Natural (I refuse to put anymore crap on my face)
Cons:None
Bottom Line:Wow. Just wow. I've had a recent breakout like no other. I had bad redness, bumps, cystic on face and under jawline. It's only day 3 using ACV as a toner (I drink 2 tbsp in my tea too) and my face has cleared up about 50%. It's not flawless but for day 3, I can't ask for more. I realize it's going to take time for my skin to heal with this nasty breakout/acne but I'm happy it's improving. My tone has evened out as well. I can't believe how well this works. It's Wednesday now and last weekend I was crying how bad my skin is. Now I'm happy as a clam and ready for the weekend! I pray this helps. I'm tired of lotions, potions and meds.

PS. I tried it all, topical and antibiotics. My derm recommended Accutane if the antibiotics don't work. No way.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Carolina has used this item for a day or two.
Acne severity:severe
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Holly, Peoria, IL
Feb 10th, 2009
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Pros:Skin is clearing, feeling of lightness
Cons:None
Bottom Line:I began drinking ACV when reading about all the health benefits it provides, and in the meantime noticed my skin began to clear. I am 30 yrs old and never had acne until I turned about 27. My chin would break out so bad it was embarrassing to leave the house and even go shopping, or go to work. I've tried many products as well, but nothing has worked as well as ACV. I just found this website and decided I will start using it as a toner as well. Can't hurt to double up! I will let you know how that goes.
PS., by drinking it, my digestion has gotten better, my stomach is never bloated, I feel lighter and I have more energy. This is a cure-all!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Holly has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderate
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Eric, CA
Feb 8th, 2009
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Pros:Cheaper than those expensive acne products, and works better.
Cons:smell
Bottom Line:the ONLY thing that helped my acne.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Eric has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:4.95
Acne severity:moderate
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chronic, ca
Feb 5th, 2009
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Pros:Results were fast.I can see redmarlks and dark acne spots getti ligher.
Cons:smell.but no big deal if it does the job.
Bottom Line:braggs organic apple cider vinegar has put a smile on my face now when i look in the mirror. i can take confident cute pictures again!! I can see evryday how it lightens my red and dark acne spots left behind. i rarely break out and if I do, it clears up fast!**i soak the cotton ball in the opening of the bottle by tilting the liquid right on it and wet it lightly with sink water.I just tap the cotton ball on my face and easy as that im on my way to better looking skin. i do tis night and morning and use correcting face lotion to cover the smell. this acne correcting lotion has salycic acid and is bought from [link removed] this too is such a great product.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:chronic has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:4.90
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, Chicago,IL
Jan 27th, 2009
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Pros:Reduces redness of zits and prevents new ones from forming it availablle locally and really CHEAP!!
Cons:SMELL but it fades after 2 minutes or so
Bottom Line:Im a guy and only 18 so this might still be a hormonal thing but I used to get a cyst almost every month around my chin and Iam the worst at picking at my face so i now have these red scars where the cyst was. Im using Universal Medical Acne free system adn i read these reviews about ACV reducing redness so i tried it. I have been using it for about a week as a toner(50/50 water) and I think its working pretty well. Im also using Mederma which I think is helping to fade the redness too but so far I haven't had a cyst yet and my forhead is definatly breaking out less frequently so hopefully it keeps working. Oh and don't freak out if the first time you put it on your face that you turn red that happend to me but it was fine after like 10 min I think my face was just not used to it.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:light
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Anonymous, New York, NY
Jan 25th, 2009
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Pros:- Reduces/control blemishes
- Fades hyperpigmentation/red spots gradually
- Not as drying as other toners
Cons:- burns & stings like a mf
- smelly!
Bottom Line:I was skeptical at first about using ACV--something you would put in food--on my face. It smells so bad and burns my entire face for a good few minutes, but after that the smell subsides and the burning stops. A few days of using this & I can see my acne becoming under control: less frequent freak breakouts. A few weeks of using this (along with some hydroquinone products) and my hyperpigmentation/red spots have gotten lighter. Overall, this is highly recommended because it's so affordable and natural!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:2.75
Acne severity:light
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Marcus, New Jersey
Jan 22nd, 2009
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Pros:Smoothes out skin, rids of dead skin, aids red and white pimples. Really effective, works fast!
Cons:Your face smells after you use it, but by morning it is gone, other then that nothing
Bottom Line:I use the ACV as a toner @ night and it really makes a big difference, that combined with fish oil pills 1200Mg 3X daily. This has cleared up my skin ( 23 still suffeing with off and on moderate acne prior) and it only a $10 a month cost, compared to hundreds wasited on antibiotics, creams ...ect
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Marcus has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:1.69
Acne severity:light
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