The ingredient, explained
Vinegar
Research examined VINEGAR under the stated study conditions.
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What it is and what it does
Acetum -EU-
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
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A closer look
What the research shows
Human topical research
Dilute apple-cider-vinegar soaks did not significantly alter skin bacterial microbiome or Staphylococcus aureus abundance.
What this does not tell us
22 participants, 14 days, unblinded pilot and one vinegar preparation. This does not establish benefit of generic vinegar or other concentrations.
Sources for this summary. PubMed 34077434 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
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Read the 1 selected study
Human topical research · n=22
Apple cider vinegar soaks do not alter the skin bacterial microbiome in atopic dermatitis. ↗
PloS one · 2021
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Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
Registry identity
Acetum -EU-
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- VINEGAR
- CAS registry number
- 8028-52-2
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026