Dodofi (Melbourne, Victoria) on 02/03/2012
After reading about Apple Cider Vinegar I have been drinking it in water regularly every day for 7 days and wash my face with a acv/tea tree oil mix and the results are hideous! My pustules are the worst they have ever been! Some are infected (first time!! ) I just don't know where to go from here. I'l love some advice or suggestions. Thank you!!
Replied By Francisca (Zug, Switzerland) on 02/04/2012
Replied By Eilidh (Glasgow, Lanarkshire) on 02/13/2012
My digestion is better and my skin is so much better. All of the bumps have cleared up and it feels cool and smooth. I don't wash my face again in the morning usually, sometimes a splash of water and a very little bit of moisturiser. Mario Badescu Control Cream is good for me or Hemp Seed oil.
The most important thing to mention is that it got much worse before it got better. I was afraid with the ACV as my face turned bright red and stung for the first few days. It had strange blotches on it and my eyes streamed! But, now two weeks later my skin is calmer than it's ever been since I've had this condition. It seems to be getting its own oils back again. So perhaps you have to persevere for a few weeks before you really know if it will help or not.
Replied By Bill (Vancouver Bc, Canada) on 05/29/2012
I have the Dr. JervisMD book "Vermont Folk Remedies" so I started taking 2 tablespoonfuls of Apple Cider Vinegar in a small amount of water twice a day & applied ACV to the problem areas by finger & a capful. After a couple of weeks the rash was completely gone & the other areas showed marked improvement. I fully expect total elimination of the symptoms and deeply regret the hundreds of dollars wasted by the dermatologist.
Replied By K.R. (Hawaii) on 12/13/2015
When I told her what I was using, she informed me of allergies to tea tree oil. I stopped using it and within days my cut healed.
My skin develops a rash and blisters if I use anything with any amount of tea tree oil.
Replied By Cheryl (Illinois) on 05/07/2017