Apple cider vinegar is a fermented liquid made mostly of apple juice. Most people don’t know how wonderful vinegar is. Its cleansing properties are known to aid digestion by stimulating the flow of enzymes and saliva in the mouth. It’s used to reduce inflammation & detoxify. Yeast is added to turn the fruit sugar in the apple juice into alcohol, which is what is known as fermentation. The bacteria in the alcohol then becomes acetic acid, which gives the vinegar its strong smell and sour taste & makes it full of raw enzymes, potassium & nutrients.

It’s an incredible supplement to incorporate into your diet if you’re suffering from digestive issues & are trying to restore your gut back to a balanced level of bacteria in your microbiome.

Just make sure you buy the Raw Unfiltered ‘With The Mother’ Apple Cider Vinegars as otherwise you wont reap the benefits.

Let’s take a look at some of the Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar:

1. Keep a healthy pH balance in the body for proper digestion and function. Homeostasis or proper equilibrium is what the body is constantly working on to keep everything just right, ACV helps allow the body to do this.
   This process takes most of its energy during digestion and other processes in the body
2. Low stomach acid is a common contributor to SIBO and heartburn. SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, looks a lot like irritable bowel syndrome, and may occur alongside of it.
   A dilution of apple cider vinegar before a meal helps relieve these symptoms by increasing the acidity in your stomach. Apple cider vinegar also contains prebiotics — indigestible carbs that help balance your gut microbiome and keep bad guys like H. pylori in check.
3. Acetic acid can increase your ability to absorb nutrients such as calcium from your food. This is especially beneficial when your nutrients come from whole foods. Reap this benefit by adding vinegar to your meal or sipping an apple cider vinegar tonic.
4. Because of its antibacterial properties, apple cider vinegar makes an effective home remedy for sore throats.
   Sipping or gargling a diluted ACV tonic can help relieve pain, but make sure to rinse your mouth with water to protect your tooth enamel as it’s pretty harsh on teeth otherwise.
5. The ability of ACV to help maintain normal blood sugar is actually one of the most well-studied apple cider vinegar benefits. ACV may also increase insulin sensitivity. Insulin is the hormone responsible for transporting sugar from the blood to the tissues where it can be used as fuel. Sustaining high levels of insulin can cause insulin resistance, which reduces its effectiveness and can lead to high blood sugar and diabetes.
6. ACV doesn’t just help with your internal health; ACV has also been shown to treat acne and reduce scarring. Certain strains of bacteria often contribute to the development of acne.
   Vinegar is well-known for its antibacterial properties and has been shown to be effective against many strains of harmful bacteria.
   ACV also contains specific components like acetic acid, lactic acid, succinic acid and citric acid, all of which have been shown to inhibit the growth of Propionibacterium acnes, the specific strain of bacteria responsible for causing acne.
7. ACV works to detoxify your liver for better overall health and bodily functions. Also, it helps build a healthy lymphatic system that nurtures proper circulation of lymph. This is the body’s garbage disposal.

How do I take ACV?

There are so many ways, but how I like to take it, is first thing in the morning on an empty stomach to help with upping my stomach acid production and help with my digestive system for the day ahead.

It’s very easy, all you have to do is dilute 1 tbsp ACV with 50ml of hot water & 1/2 squeezed lemon. Sip on it with a straw to protect your enamel, and rinse your mouth with water after you’ve finished.

You can also add it to your stir-fried veggies, salads or meals to help breaking down the nutrients more efficiently as ACV contains raw enzymes. It’ll help take the heavy load off your digestive system, especially if you’re finding it hard for your body to process whole foods or are in the midst of healing your gut.

Read more about Natural Remedies for Bloating & Stomach Cramps here.

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Did my tag-line of this post catch your attention? Good, because I’m about to drop some serious (amazing!) news for all you skincare lovers that deal with dull, ageing, and acne-scarred skin (among others) that will seriously rock your world..

For the past 8 weeks I’ve been testing out & using the newest addition to Ole Henriksen’s  growing empire of natural skincare.. And it’s been rocking my (skincare)world! 

I’m talking about the Glow Cycle Retin-ALT Power Serum & the Goodnight Glow Retin-ALT Sleeping Creme which together creates a skincare routine that’ll help you with:

• Renewing Skin Texture
• Smoothing Fine Lines & Wrinkles
• Improving Skins Firmness & Elasticity
• Brightening The Skin
• Deeply Hydrating
• Reducing Dark Spots
• Reducing Acne Scarring
• Minimising Pores

Chances are, you can probably nod yes to a few of the skin-concerns above you’re currently trying to combat or look after.

What’s So Different About This Duo?

Well, neither of these products contain parabens, sulfates, or phthalates and it’s a completely natural range which is such a bonus.

The difference about these products is the ingredient bakuchiol which is a natural alternative to retinol. Now, I’ve used retinol for years. Retinol is very strong on the skin, and isn’t for sensitive skin at all. It also makes your skin extra sun-sensitive and it’s hard to be outside with it on your skin, in case you burn and can leave you with 1st degree burn-damage to your skin. Not safe at all.

What’s different about bakuchiol is that it’s just as effective as retinol, but it’s natural and it doesn’t cause skin-sensitivity, which means it’s suitable for most people as it’s very gentle on the skin.

Both the Serum and the Night Creme has a soft lilac colour that has sparkling light-particles incorporated.
It instantly lifts your face and gives you a glow like no other. Thanks to the brightening properties from the lilac colour, your face will shine (the good way) whenever light or sunbeams hit your face.

You can genuinely get away with using the Serum in the morning and not wear makeup..
I promise you, and it’s coming from someone who deals with acne-scarring and breakouts on the regular.

You don’t have to worry about it breaking the bank, because it’s affordable skincare that lasts a long way. I’ve been using my two products every night and day, and sometimes during the daytime, for at least a month and I’m not even near through 1/4 of them each.

Why am I Such a Fan?

I’ve used Ole Henriksen’s products since I was a teenager (13). Ole is a fellow Dane like myself, and has been servicing and creating bespoke natural skincare for the Hollywood Scene since he was only young. Now, 25 odd years later, his skincare line is one of the best and most-loved all over the world.

I’ve met Ole – himself – many times now, and he continues to be involved and run his businesses as he always have. He’s an incredible man that has so much passion for the skincare industry and making faces happy – because nothing can make you look pretty & glow like happiness can – just as he says so himself.

The products truly work. There’s a reason why his skincare-line continue to sell-out all over and more people talk about the #OleGlow.

Please, let me know if you have any questions at all regarding this skincare-routine, and I’d be happy to chat it through with you x

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If you haven’t heard about Vitamin C before, you may be living under a rock? All jokes aside, though Vitamin C is an all-round great addition that you should most definitely incorporate into your lives especially when it comes to your skincare-routine.

Why is Vitamin C So Good For Your Skin?

Vitamin C is a super powerful antioxidant which we all benefit from having in our skincare no matter what age we’re at. By working as an antioxidant, it keeps the reactive oxygen species (which we get from UV Rays & Pollution) from breaking down both collagen and elastin.

Vitamin C also works as a mild exfoliant that can help get rid of hyper pigmented or discoloured skin cells.
It also works to help inhibit tyrosinase, an enzyme that creates new pigmentation meaning less tyrosinase equals fewer dark marks. Vitamin C both helps fade existing spots and prevents new ones, ensuring your skin stays spot-free. But remember sun-screen as your skin will be more sensitive in the sun when using active Vitamin C in your skincare.

What Does Vitamin C Help With?

Well, a whole lot of things, but below is a list of skincare-concerns Vitamin C might be helpful with:

• Helps to Brighten Skin & Complexion
• Improves Firmness of Skin
• Fights Visible Signs of Ageing
• Helps Smoothness of Skin
• Improves Skin Radiance
• Helps to Hydrate Skin Deeply
• Targets Pigmentation and Dark Spots
• Helps Target Acne & Redness Associated with Acne

What Products Should I Get?

Ole Henriksen’s C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème is a part of my skincare-routine, especially in the morning and it has been for months. It’s the perfect base on my skin before applying make-up as it brightens my skin and helps keep it hydrated and glowing throughout the day.

It has 3 sources of Vitamin C along with Rose of Winter extract that helps to nourish my skin and fight the effects of stress, fatigue and air-pollution all day long.

Pair it with my other beauty-cupboard secret and staple; the Banana Bright Eye Crème which helps to brighten and firm the eye-area instantly.

It’s Collagen-boosted, which means it deeply hydrates even with it’s lightweight feel, and it’s absolutely perfect under makeup as it’s inspired by the makeup artist’s must-have – “banana powder” – containing special pigments to instantly brighten and colour-correct the eye area.

It also contains Vitamin C along with Orange & Green Tea Extracts to help nourish the skin, Collagen to improve skin’s elasticity and Aloe Juice to soften and condition the under-eye area.

Trust me, you definitely want this in your beauty-regime! It replaces makeup on the days you don’t want to wear any but your own true skin.

Are you going to try Vitamin C in your skincare?

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