Apple cider vinegar, may be applied in different ways to the skin, the preferred way of application is a cream or a lotion which can be left on the skin for 10-15 minutes or preferably overnight. The objectionable odor of vinegar is masked or eliminated by the inclusion of certain natural essential oils such as lavender oil, rose oil, rosewood oil, geranium oil, tea tree oil, rosemary oil, sandalwood oil, lemongrass oil, violet oil and ginger oil. These natural essential oils also practically eliminate any potential skin irritation that may result from high concentrations of the vinegar.