Make vinegar a natural part of your beauty routine with homemade vinegar recipes; treat minor ailments with vinegar.

First Aid and Healthy Vinegar Recipes Discover the versatility of vinegar with this collection of homemade health and beauty recipes. In this column, learn how to use vinegar to ease insect bites, sunburn, upset stomach, headache, colds and other minor ailments. Soothe Insect Bites, Bee Stings or Bug Bites: Soak a cotton ball with undiluted vinegar and dab it over the affected area to relieve pain and itching. Use a bandaid, if you wish, to hold the cotton ball in place. Sunburn Relief: Cool and soothe sunburned skin by applying a washcloth soaked in vinegar. Reapply as needed. Soothe Dry, Itchy Skin Add two or three tablespoons of vinegar to your bath water to soothe dry, itchy skin. Cure the Hiccups Swallow one tablespoon of vinegar to cure hiccups. Ease a Sore Throat Make a sore throat gargle solution by adding one teaspoon of vinegar to a cup of water. Headache Relief Soak a washcloth in vinegar and apply to your forehead for relief from headache pain. Settle an Upset Stomach Add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to one cup of water. Drink to settle an upset stomach. Treat a Cold Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and honey. Take one tablespoon every three to four hours. You can also add 1/4 cup vinegar to the vaporizer to help ease sinus infections. Appetite Suppressant Add one teaspon of apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of honey to a glass of water. Sip this drink to reduce those hunger pangs.

Personal Care Vinegar Recipes Make vinegar a natural part of your beauty routine with these simple homemade vinegar recipes. Clean Hair After shampooing, rinse your hair with one cup of vinegar mixed with one cup of warm water. The vinegar rinse removes the waxy buildup left behind by commercial shampoos and conditioners, leaving your hair soft, shiny and ultra clean. Anti-Dandruff Massage 1/3 to 1/2 cup of vinegar into your scalp after shampooing. Wait for a few minutes, then rinse as usual to control dandruff. Repeat each time you shampoo for best effect. Natural Facial Toner One teaspoon of cider vinegar and two tablespoons of water makes a gentle and refreshing facial toner suitable for all skin types. Apply with a cotton pad or cotton ball, avoiding the eye area. Face Cleanser A solution of half water/half vinegar is an effective face cleanser and an alternative to alkaline soap. Mouthwash Equal parts vinegar and water makes an effective and inexpensive mouthwash for occasional use. Eyeglass Cleaner Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a small spray bottle for cleaning your glasses. Denture Cleaner Soak dentures in vinegar for 15 to 30 minutes, then brush thoroughly to remove tartar buildup. Deodorant Vinegar is a natural deodorizer. Dab vinegar on the underarm area during your shower to neutralize odors. Nail Polish Aid Use vinegar to thoroughly clean your fingernails before using nail polish. You'll find that the nail polish will go on smoothly and last longer.