Certain ingredients are so revered that they become known as an acronym among devotees. Foodies use EVOO for extra virgin olive oil, while beauty buffs know all about AHAs and BHAs (aka alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids, respectively). But there are new initials you should get acquainted with: ACV.
Otherwise known as apple cider vinegar, it pops up in everything from hair care to primer. Why the obsession? ACV boasts skin-perfecting AHAs and has serious clarifying abilities, making it ideal for shampoos, co-washes and scalp detox treatments. It’s even popular in toners since it works like an astringent to keep your skin’s pH balanced. It’s a must have beauty hack.
Now that you know why apple cider vinegar deserves its abbreviation status, it’s time to try it out for yourself. From hair to skin, these are the best ACV products to pick up right now.
Volition Beauty
Apple Cider Vinegar Resurfacing Peel Pads, $64 at Volition Beauty.
Improve your skin’s texture and tone while reducing the appearance of blemishes with these peel pads. Their not-so-secret weapon is apple cider vinegar, which is naturally bursting with good-for-your-skin AHAs. The pads also feature lemon and orange fruit acids to support cell turnover plus witch hazel to minimize the appearance of pores. And the pads are gentle enough to use every day.
R+Co
Acid Wash ACV Cleansing Rinse, $32 at DermStore.
Don’t let the term acid scare you into skipping this product. It actually relies on apple cider vinegar to cleanse both your scalp and hair. The formula promises to add noticeable shine while softening your strands. You can also use it as a shampoo substitute or it can double as conditioner for co-washers.
Ulta Beauty
Sephora Collection
S.W. Basics
IGK
Freeman Beauty
DpHUE
Marie Veronique
SheaMoisture
Graydon