Natural Malic Acid Mask For Healthy Skin And Scalp

Malic acid and its benefits on the skin:

Malic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid, is found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, especially apples. Malic acid was first discovered in apple juice by a Swedish chemist in 1785. Its name comes from malum, the Latin word for apple. Your body naturally produces malic acid by converting carbohydrates into energy.

Alpha hydroxy acids like malic acid are frequent ingredients advertised on labels for a variety of skin care products, treating everything from acne to psoriasis to dry skin. Malic acid for skin and hair

Alpha hydroxy acids such as malic acid work on acne, helping to remove dead skin cells and help reduce inflammation. It also stimulates new, smoother skin growth, which helps reduce the appearance of acne scars. Malic acid is effective for your skin to achieve a better elasticity, skin tone and smooth wrinkles. It is used in chemical peels to treat acne, rosacea, age spots, scars and other skin conditions.

Apples and their natural malic acid are powerful exfoliants, making them a great source for healthy skin. These three recipes rich in malic acid made with apples will nourish the face, skin and hair.

Exfoliating mask of apple sauce:

1. 1/2 apple (peeled and seeded)

2. 1/2 cup water

3. 1 tablespoon oatmeal powder

4. 1 teaspoon honey

5. 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Chop the apple and boil in 1/2 cup of water until tender. Remove the apple pieces in a bowl and allow them to cool. Mix in a soft paste (apple sauce). Combine this apple sauce, oatmeal, honey and lemon juice and mix well to form a thick paste. Apply to clean and dry face and neck. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse thoroughly while rubbing in circular motion. Pat dry and apply a good moisturizer.

Treatment of the scalp with malic acid:

• 1/2 cup apple sauce

Cook 1 whole apple peeled and chopped in a cup of water. Mix cooked and cooled apple pieces. Apply this applesauce directly to your scalp and hair. Malic acid will remove clogged hair follicles and dead skin from the scalp. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and then rinse. Conditioner is not necessary as locks will stay bright and clean.

Apple cider vinegar

•           1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
•       1/2 lemon (optional) apple-cider-vinegar-hair growth

In a bowl or small cup, pour the apple cider vinegar and if you are treating the pigmentation or sun spots, you can add a squeeze of half a lemon. Apply to clean and dry face and neck. Avoid eyes area. The tingling sensations are normal, however if you feel burnt you can dilute the apple cider vinegar with water. Leave on for 5 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

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