How to use vinegars in cosmetics?

Vinegars can be used on their own or mixed with other products to create a DIY recipe. At WAAM, we offer 3 different vinegars:

- Hibiscus, which is purifying, astringent, soothing and makes hair shine

- Nettle , which is purifying, anti-oxidant and detoxifies oily scalps

- Lemon : purifies, protects, beautifies hair and prevents blemishes

For shiny hair

Vinegars are very popular with hair. They make it shiny by neutralizing the limescale present in our shower water. The natural acidity of vinegar tightens hair scales, and its acidic pH reduces porosity and improves hair's appearance. After rinsing your shampoo with clear water, dilute 50% vinegar in 50% water for a final rinse. Your hair will be easier to detangle, shiny and soft!

Make our rinse water recipe for dull hair!

To stimulate hair growth

Always diluted in water, vinegar is a real ally for hair growth. The organic acids present in vinegar prevent the appearance of dandruff and ensure a healthier scalp, thus promoting hair growth. Use it in a cranial massage, in circular movements from the bottom to the top of the head, to further stimulate blood microcirculation and ensure optimal irrigation of hair follicles. Use cold water to stimulate microcirculation.

To protect color-treated hair

Contrary to popular belief, vinegar is a real ally for color-treated hair. Lemon vinegar protects color-treated hair, since the naturally acidic pH present in vinegar closes the scales and keeps the color pigments inside the hair. What's more, lemon is an excellent source of anti-oxidants, helping to prevent color oxidation, especially with blond colorations. It revives your blond's radiance and prevents color dulling caused by limescale. Isn't that great?

Pssst... find our rinse water recipe for color-treated hair here!

As an anti-dandruff serum

The cleansing power of vinegars helps regulate excess sebum on the scalp, soothing itching in the event of dandruff. The organic acids naturally present in vinegar prevent the appearance of dandruff and promote a detoxified, healthier scalp, which in turn encourages hair growth. Nettle Vinegar is rich in antioxidants, protecting hair and scalp from environmental stress and premature aging. This makes it ideal for use in hair lotions and serums!

For a radiant complexion and purified skin

Vinegars are particularly recommended for oily skin with excess sebum. They help cleanse, purify and tone the skin. Fruit acids also prevent pores from becoming blocked by impurities and excess sebum. Hibiscus vinegar is rich in organic acids and fruit acids, which act as exfoliants to even out skin tone and make it radiant!

For face use: Do not use undiluted. Dilute 25% vinegar in 75% water in a bowl, apply with a clean cotton pad and rinse with clear water.

Follow the blemished skin toner recipe!

Reduces age spots

Many people wish to reduce their age spots for aesthetic reasons. There's no obligation to do so, but if you want to reduce those age spots, vinegar will help! Leave the vinegar on for 30 minutes every day, then rinse off.

As a natural deodorant

Vinegar has the power to change underarm pH. It is said to rebalance the skin's pH, helping to maintain healthy skin flora. Moisten a cotton pad with distilled vinegar and apply to underarms to help regulate excessive perspiration.

For a perfect manicure:

Ideal for shining nails or softening cuticles for a perfect manicure. Apply a cotton pad moistened with vinegar and water to your nails, and leave it on longer for your cuticles.

To prevent lice :

Did you know that the smell of vinegar repels lice? If you use vinegar regularly, you'll be spared this nasty company.

All you have to do is choose from our three vinegars!