Lemon enjoys a
global eminence,
You might love lemonade and lemon chicken, but your skin and hair love lemons
even more—they have an amazing range of beauty benefits. The high amount
of Vitamin C in lemon juice helps in boosting the immune system. Here are some great uses
for the sunny yellow fruit:
Clarifying
Moisturizer – mix few drops
of lemon in your favorite moisturizer. Your moisturizer will hydrate your skin,
and lemon will clear and brighten your it.
Elbow and Knee Bleacher- simply rub half lemon on the affected areas
and see the magic!
Blackhead
Treatment- lemons are
antibacterial. The citric component in lemon helps in reduction of blackheads. Direct
application of fresh lemon juice extract on blackheads will help removing them
effectively.
Cleansing Wipes- make a mixture
of 6 ounces of distilled water couple drops of lemon and few drops of tea tree essential
oil. Use cotton pads as cleansing wipes. It will add freshness and a clearer
complexion to your skin.
Skin Brightner- as mentioned earlier,
lemon contains citrus acid in it which acts as a natural bleaching component, so they can help brighten and lighten your
skin when used over time.
Lip Exfoliator- lemon juice acts as a natural exfoliate as
it contains citric acid. Put a little lemon juice on your lips before
bedtime, and wash it off in the morning to help remove dead skin cells and
dried skin. You can also add little honey for adding moisture to your lips. If you
have have severely chapped lips please do not try this.
Nail Strengthener- Lemon juice
works great for the nails as it has vitamin C which makes the nails healthy and
strong. Make a mixture of your favorite cooking oil (try olive oil) with lemon
juice, and rub on to your nails. This is a good practice if your nails are dry
and brittle.
Dark
Spot Removal- Citrus fruits,
particularly lemons, are immensely good for healing dark spots, age spots and
freckles. The citric acid present in lemons helps in bleaching and clarifying
the skin. Using freshly pressed lemon juice over scars after cleansing the face
in the evening will help reduce the appearance of scars over time.
Aids Weight Loss - The best way
to lose weight and keep it off is to eliminate toxins from the body and keep
your liver and digestive system healthy. Have a glass of warm water with
few drops of lemon every morning. Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which cleans
your waste better and helps fight hunger cravings. You can also add
honey, mint or ginger in your lemonade for extra benefits
Heals Acne- Lemon juice is a citric acid and very rich
in vitamin C, which has many benefits for
all skin types. The citric acid acts to exfoliate the skin, an important step
in treating acne. Trying a simple lemon juice remedy may be helpful for
those with mild acne.
Restores Body’s PH Balance - While lemons may seem quite
acidic, they're a surprisingly good source of an alkaline food that can
help balance your body's pH.
Shine Eliminator- Lemon juice can help reduce the excess oiliness of the skin
Eases
Bowel Moment - Drinking lemon juice with warm water
in the morning will help in regular and easy bowel movement. Lemon juice helps
dissolve uric acid and other poisons. It also helps to liquefy the bile. Following
a lemonade diet is beneficial for those with troubled bowel movements
Conditions Dry Hair - The acidity of lemon juice
leaves hair smooth and silky and detangles your hair it fights dandruff
and improve scalp health. it also stimulate the scalp and promote hair growth.
Depending on your hair type, you may want to use a lemon rinse once a week, or
as often as three times a week.
Freshens Your Breath - The acidic content in lemons prevents
growth of bacteria in your mouth. Plus, its strong pleasant
smell helps mask the bad odor. Just stir one tablespoon of lemon juice into a
cup of water and rinse your mouth with it. You can also add a bit of salt to it
and then use it. This remedy will help to solve the problem of dry mouth which
is one of the main reasons that contribute to bad breath.
Exfoliator - lemon juice acts as a
natural exfoliate as it contains citric acid hich helps to peel and remove the
top layers of the dead skin cells and brighten up your skin. You can make you own DIY lemon exfoliator by mixing
few drops of lemon along with few drops of olive oil or honey with sugar.
Precautions to be taken while
using lemon in your beauty regime
- · In winter it is recommended to reduce consumption a little lemon juice daily since low temperatures can delay the natural elimination through sweat. And in summer you can drink daily.
- · Do not use undiluted lemon juice on your face directly. Always dilute lemon juice with plain or rose water to reduce its acidity. You can also add Aloe Vera gel and honey. This mixture can be used as a toner in oily skin types.
- · Preferably use lemon based home remedy at night to avoid any reaction with sun
- · For maximum benefit of vitamin C in lemon juice, use fresh lemon juice because vitamin C is unstable; its concentration reduces if lemon juice is left in contact with air or sun.
- · For oily skin, lemon can be used as a toner or in face pack.
- · Dry skin types should avoid toner, however can add few drops of lemon to face packs.
- · Sensitive skin might get irritated by lemon hence should be used cautiously only in diluted form preferably in face pack.
- · In case of pigmentation on face, using lemon for dark spots is tricky. Vitamin C in lemon reduces pigmentation but if it reacts it can actually burn and darken your skin.
- · Lemon juice is acidic and its application can dry out your skin, so it is essential to moisturize you skin after its use.
- · Never apply lemon juice on wounds or cuts. The acid in lemon juice will sting or it may even bleed.
- · leaving lemon juice on your skin for long periods of time can be harmful too. It increases chances of sunburn. The acidic nature can cause inflammation and irritation of the skin. So make sure you wash it off after a few minutes and apply a good sunscreen before stepping out.
- hope this post was beneficial for you. if you have any other ways to include lemon in your beauty regime do share it in your comment below. :)
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