Vinegar (as a topical)

Although it stinks I didn't want to drink it and thought it was worth a couple bucks to try it. I have tried prescriptions, proactive, acne free......the list goes on. I have moderate acne on my chin and jawline. Nothing seemed to be working. It's annoying so I thought I would try some home remidies. This did shrink the excisitng pimples and red marks and I have gotten a couple new pimples but they are smaller and they respond quicker to this treatment. I am hoping that another couple weeks and it will be clear and I will try witch hazel as to maintain. Hopefully it wont smell as bad=)

I use ACV as a spot treatment for blemishes and as part of a toner mixture. I find that it reduces the swelling of spots (and if I've been naughty, it really helps improve the areas I've squeezed) and over a few days will dry up the blemish. I just apply neat with a Q-Tip twice a day. ACV is also part of my daily toner. I blend one part ACV, one part witch hazel, and 3 parts water. I apply with a cotton pad twice daily between cleansing with Cetaphil and moisturizing with Vitamin E Gel. Since starting with this toner, I've noticed my skin tone is more even/less blotchy, oil production seems to be regulated (I'm using 1 Clean and Clear Oil-Absorbing Sheet per day instead of 2) and a definite reduction in clogged pores. With this mixture, I get a little redness and some tingling on my forehead, but no burning or stinging, and the redness goes away as the toner dries. Mild vinegar smell fades too. For me, ACV is an excellent alternative to pricey and chemical-

You can purchase a bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar at your local GNC for less than 3bucks, which can last for several months. It didn't do much for my face however it completely cleared up my bacne in 2 weeks and later chest acne in a month.

I think everyone should at least give it a try. I've been using it for a week with really great results. I'll uplaod and update in a few week, but I'd be surprised if something would change - the improvement has been drastic so far. Maybe it's the thing my face was waiting for.

helps very little

it made my current acne go away faster.. but the next day i broke out anyway!.. yet i continue to use it.. but now i dilute it with water instead of using it straight out of the bottle. i guess it lightened the marks but it def. doesnt 'stop' acne like everyone says. however.. its a good product and everyone should give it adleast a one week trial

This is a wonderful treatment that can do nothing but help your skin. It starts working immediately. However If you already have a severe breakout it may make things appear worse for a few days..as it dries things up and causes the zits too flake. Just be sure to moisturize, this should help this time pass quickly. When starting out I would only use this at night. Wait a few mins after applying and then moisturize with aloe vera. This will counter act the redness caused by the Vinegar. In the morning repeat with a good moisturizer. Once you have built up a tolerance, then you can do the vinegar 2x's a day. A once a week aspirin mask will enhance this treatment. I recommend Bragg ACV

i am using ACV in a ratio with water of 1:1, it works to exfoliate the skin, however there're still some breakouts... red marks seem fading, i will wait and see.. NEVER USE IT NEAT, i have tried once and did burn my skin and stinging

i dont dilute it at all. i use straight balsamic vinegar, not apple cider vinegar because we don't use that in the house too much. i leave it on for around 4-6 minutes to dry up a bit (yes your face will look brown) and then i rinse it off with warm to hot water. definitely works!!! warning: stings!!! don't get any vinegar in your eyes or mouth...tatses gross and can burn your eyes.

If you're like me (cheap with a good pain tolerance) it's great. I've been using it for about a week and I haven't had any new pimples and my constant ones have begun to shrink. I've been using distilled white, but I'm guessing its the acetic acid that's the important part.