Vinegar (as a topical)

i used it for a week, then stopped not only because i wasn't seeing much improvement but also because i realized it's too harsh and the smell was just too much to handle for everyone in my house. i was using it with baking soda, which gave me a sore, so now i have about 3 large scabs on my face from baking soda, a bunch of little bumps, and some red marks from my impatience. i should have never started this to begin with, it's regrettable. originally i was using emu oil with vitamin e and rubbing it into my skin which kept my skin VERY even however didn't get rid of bumps. i guess everything has its pros and cons.. now i'm in desperate need of a facial and an AHA peel to get rid of all my stupidity. it's not worth trying it, it may be a miracle for some. but it's much too strong anyways, and once it ruins your light to moderate acne and makes it moderate to severe, youll regret it. i promise.

Diluted it and put it on my face. I also made a drink with it and drank it 3 times a day. My jawline acne cleared up, but then new cysts started to form on my forehead. Try it. It might work. It might not. I think most of these reviews on this site are fake anyways.

When I first started using this it was right after a big breakout, which I attribute to using baking soda. I have been trying many home remedies because I do not want to spend $, and now have moved onto ACV. At first, the pimples I had began to disappear just like they did when I was on baking soda. My skin became way less oily, and I could touch my face and not have a greasy shine on my hands. Then after a week my face became very rough and dry. I noticed bumps were starting to pop up all over my forehead. every time I got out of the shower It looked like I had eczema all over my face, but I kept on using it. Now I am really beginning to break out at the two week point. I am still going to use it because i have heard you initially breakout and then it is okay. I put it on every night for 10 minutes and then wash off. It is a 50% water and 50% ACv.

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.

I have read every comment on every website and have no idea how this works or doesn't work. I have been using ACV topically once a day and drinking 2 tbsp/2x a day for 2 weeks. I have had acne for 15 years but now I have counted seven huge cysts on my face and neck. I don't get it. Is it trying to get all the toxins out of my body? I will continue to look like the elephant man for another month but that is all I am giving it. I hope it clears up soon. They hurt!

This is the most drying thing I've ever done to my skin. It makes me break out worse. At first it seems to dry up the acne, then it just scabs and make horrible marks all over my face and it dries my face out so badly that no amount of ANY lotion could save it. It takes me weeks to repair the damage. I've even tried diluting it to about 12:1 water to vinegar and it just does nothing for me. Guess nothing works for everyone.

TEST this product on a small area before you use it. My skin reacted very badly to ACV -- I developed a rash that turned into a crust of dead skin... definitely not a 'fix' for my acne. Taken internally, tastes horrible and causes acid reflux. Exercise caution! Consult a naturopath before you use this product.

Smells awful, burned my skin (however I did apply it undiluted which probably wasn't smart). I have very sensitive skin, and about 1 minute after applying ACV my skin turned bright red and tender. i rinsed and thankfully the redness subsided in a few minutes but I would not recommend this for sensitive skin.

Bottom line is not all treatments will work for you. This treatment may be good for some but this treatment only made my acne worse. I gave it 2 weeks, found the dilusion that was most agreeable with my skin, but really I am so mad that it brought back spots that were in my mind no longer trouble spots that I can not begin to tell ya- so I won't. This treatment is terrible... for my skin type.

DO NOT DRINK VINEGAR! I have had acne since the age of 11, and have tried many products. I am not willing to take something that is detrimental to my health. If your looking for a natural treatment for acne, I reccomend lemon juice. It detoxifies your body and helps clear acne. Like all remedies, use this with caution, as it can dry your skin. If you drink vinegar or are planning to drink it, I urge you to stop. If you need proof go to [link removed] and research vinegar. There are no "natural cures" for acne. Acne can never be cured, however it can be treated and controlled. If you change your diet, excercise, and use safe treatments, you will look and feel your best.