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White Vinegar May Help Dry Skin

Q. I used to have severe dry skin. My hands were always dry and chapped. Then a friend told me to dip my hands in a solution of 2/3 white vinegar and 1/3 water. Leave it on one or two minutes and then rinse it off.

I keep a spray bottle of that mix in my shower to spray on my feet and hands. My heels are no longer so dry and rough they tear my hose. I have given this tip to hairdressers who have dry hands because of the chemicals they use.

A. This is not the first time we have heard that vinegar could help dry skin.

There are no scientific studies to support this claim, but it is an inexpensive remedy and may be worth a try. One theory has it that vinegar restores balance to skin that may be drying out because of too much hand washing

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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