As I write this, I live in an apartment without a bathtub. So do me a favor: read this, run yourself a bath , and enjoy twice as much all the benefits of apple cider vinegar in hot water . Yes, yes, really.
Candles, perfect water, a few drops of something to lather up… and of course, your Archie'v apple cider vinegar . It's one of the well-kept secrets of Claire Andreewitch , naturopath and author of the book Reveal Your Glow (Marabout editions). A reference for anyone who wants to take care of their skin naturally.
“A few drops of apple cider vinegar in your bath is a panacea for people with skin problems and for detoxifying the body.”
— Claire Andreewitch
Why is apple cider vinegar so effective in baths?
It's all about pH .
That of healthy skin is around 5. In case of imbalance (skin too dry or too oily), cider vinegar helps restore the balance :
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Oily skin (pH too alkaline): it regulates
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Dry skin (pH too acidic): it reharmonizes
But that's not all. Apple cider vinegar is also:
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Natural antibacterial : it helps neutralize body odors
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Detoxifying : it supports the elimination of accumulated toxins (pollution, perspiration, cosmetic products, etc.)
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Balancing for the scalp if you soak your hair too (shine is yours)
How to prepare an apple cider vinegar bath?
It's simple. You are 3 steps away from happiness :
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Fill your bathtub with hot (not boiling) water
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Add 200 ml of Archie'v apple cider vinegar (optional: a few drops of lavender essential oil to enhance the relaxing effect)
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Dive in, breathe in, enjoy
If you're like me, you might add a step 0: finding a bathtub at a kind friend's house. Because yes, it's worth the trip.
Bonus: the complete beauty moment
While you have the bottle of vinegar handy and a little moment of peace, why not:
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Apply a clay mask (mixed with vinegar for a smooth texture and a purifying effect)
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Read a few pages of a good book
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Or do nothing at all , which is already a lot.
In summary: a cider vinegar bath is the perfect balance between a beauty ritual and a well-being break .
Once you try it, you'll never see your Archie'v bottle as just another ingredient in your salad dressings again.
Photo @ antoinepeltier
